Life in Three Lines
Taking on the world, one haiku at a time
Monday, August 19, 2013
Went to the movies
She ate popcorn off the floor
And never sat still
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Attention parents
Do not send couscous to camp
A clean-up nightmare
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Life story exchange
While in the line at Trader Joe's
Loquacious cashiers
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Cash only, fell short
The woman said send a check
Surprised by kindness
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Summer brings me peace
A renewed sense of spirit
And flip flop tan lines
Monday, June 24, 2013
She sounds much louder
In a quiet atmosphere
Library visit
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Sad to leave my girl
But wedding bells are ringing
Off to celebrate
Friday, June 21, 2013
Is it really here?
Only thirty-nine minutes
Until summer starts!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Her temper tantrums
Have become far more frequent
Now that she is two
Friday, June 14, 2013
I turned in my grades
And said goodbye to students
Summer vacation
Monday, June 10, 2013
Fancy ice cream splurge
It wasn't even on sale
Worth every penny
Friday, June 7, 2013
Ten pounds of trouble
My cover-stealing feline
Takes up so much room
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Home with a sick tot
We made a Father's Day gift
To pass a slow day
Monday, June 3, 2013
Joyous June arrives
Children wiggle in their seats
Summer fills their brains
Sunday, June 2, 2013
My first two mile run
With the stroller in ages
I think I might die
Saturday, June 1, 2013
I remind myself
It's all about perspective
And I'm quite lucky
Friday, May 31, 2013
A foot long hot dog
Post Field Day victory meal
Not a healthy choice
Thursday, May 30, 2013
My slippery skin
Sports a greasy sunblock veil
Ninety degree days
Monday, May 27, 2013
A three day weekend
With my little family
Makes my heart happy
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Soft pink peonies
With tissue paper petals
Brighten my springtime
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Mommy's magic touch
Is hard for Daddy to beat
On bedtime duty
Monday, May 20, 2013
Only four weeks left
Until summer vacation
The countdown begins
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Just the two of us
At a beautiful resort
Special getaway
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dreaded appointment
Overdue dental visit
No cavities please
Sunday, May 12, 2013
My kid peed on me
In front of the entire church
Happy Mother's Day
Friday, May 10, 2013
The extra distance
Makes this new day care move hard
But she loves it there
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
I won't lock the car
If the keys are still inside
I learned my lesson
Monday, May 6, 2013
Treats in the staff room
From some generous parents
Appreciation
Saturday, May 4, 2013
First Italian Ice
Shortly after first picnic
Important milestones
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Teetering along
My first pair of heels in years
Everyone's shorter
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The rain needs to stop
So my kid can play outside
And sleep well again
Monday, April 29, 2013
Eyebrows only please
I do not have a mustache
No lip wax offers
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Visiting Grandpa
Lots of fun for the munchkin
And date night for us
Friday, April 26, 2013
The strangers we pass
Soak up her pigtails and smiles
While I run behind
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Two year well visit
Her distaste for the doctor
Is quite evident
Monday, April 22, 2013
From tiny peanut
To vibrant little lady
Our angel turns two
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Thought it would be fun
To take my wee buttercup
On a tulip hunt
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Dinner with old friends
Kind strangers on the metro
Lovely evening
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
When buying crayons
I'll from now on make certain
That they're washable
Monday, April 15, 2013
A dream for runners
Has turned into a nightmare
Thinking of Boston
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A play and party
Plus an afternoon outdoors
Great family time
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I try Claritin
But Virginia wins hands down
Allergy mecca
Friday, April 5, 2013
I've taken a break
From my dear haiku project
Back with a vengance
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Mommy movie night
A chance to escape the house
Without dressing up
Friday, March 15, 2013
Ides of March madness
Followed by toddler swim class
Thank God it's Friday
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wonderful husband
Made yesterday so special
For this birthday girl
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
On such hectic days
I'm grateful for a husband
That picks up the slack
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A day with great friends
On good old Capitol Hill
Best Sunday ever
Saturday, March 9, 2013
So liberating
To put on a spring jacket
And watch days grow long
Friday, March 8, 2013
Toddler swim classes
With my squirmy little fish
Start the weekend right
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Schoolyard snowmen crowd
The small one named Shanikwa
Is my favorite
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I spent this snow day
Snuggled with my family
A late winter gift
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
It's amazing how
A little online shopping
Can cure a rough day
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I know one thing for sure
When all is done tonight
I will take Nyquil
Monday, February 25, 2013
I found out tonight
About my role in a play
An actress again
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Plates of tasty food
And kind, informal people
Make a fun potluck
Saturday, February 23, 2013
As a former Scout
It's my job to buy cookies
Whenever I'm asked
Friday, February 22, 2013
As I grade their work
I see how much they have learned
Exhausted but proud
Thursday, February 21, 2013
She fills up a cup
And douses me with water
Big bath time bummer
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I regret my choice
To eat that pesky Chipwich
But it called my name
Monday, February 18, 2013
President's Day fun
Impromptu lunch date with Dad
Groovin' to music
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Never too early
To visit a
museum
Our cultured toddler
Friday, February 15, 2013
In bed before nine
It's my kind of Friday night
Party animal
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Mexican dinner
Yates family tradition
Quirky Valentine
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
It's impossible
To spend less than fifty bucks
On a Target run
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Attended a class
Where the stories of others
Sounded just like mine
Monday, February 11, 2013
I text my mother
While watching The Bachelor
Our guilty pleasure
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Mommy Daughter Day
And now Dirty Dancing's on
Who could ask for more
Saturday, February 9, 2013
The slide is more fun
With a little company
Along for the ride
Friday, February 8, 2013
Her taste in music
Pays no mind to the season
She loves Deck the Halls
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Science dissections
Kids gleefully approach me
To discuss frog poo
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
I make recess jokes
But it can be quite peaceful
To stand still outside
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Not a football fan
But I recognize the art
Of good
commercials
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Both baby and cat
Can open the bathroom door
Farewell privacy
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Eight whole hours of sleep
Three joyous nights in a row
Now I want nine please
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday afternoons
Friday's closer than Monday
Thinking positive
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sunshine thawed our bones
As our greedy grateful lungs
Inhaled fresh warm air
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Report card grading
Helps to keep me distracted
From missing my mom
Friday, January 25, 2013
I may be grown up
But when my Mommy visits
I'm one happy child
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Oh two hour delay
No one loves snowy mornings
As much as teachers
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
A misplaced house key
Led to a ladies' night out
While waiting for Dad
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Multiple layers
Provide a needed buffer
Against Arctic air
Monday, January 21, 2013
We can all agree
In spite of our politics
That Michelle looks great
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Bad Gene Lottery
My baby's chapped winter hands
Are as red as mine
Saturday, January 19, 2013
With no help from Mom
She climbed the playground ladder
Such a grown up girl
Thursday, January 17, 2013
No snow, just more rain
Wimpiest wettest winter
Toboggan dreams fade
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Doing my snow dance
With inside-out pajamas
Let those flurries fly
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Crawling into bed
Wrapped in the sweet luxury
Of clean silky sheets
Monday, January 14, 2013
Watched too much TV
During my sick days at home
My brain turned to mush
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Bath bed and play times
Plus bringing meals to my door
Make him Super Dad
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Silly gosh darn flu
Grateful for such a mild case
But quarantine stinks
Thursday, January 10, 2013
We're teaching the kid
The importance of sharing
So she shared her cold
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
These student birthdays
Make staying fit difficult
I eat their cupcakes
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A babe with a cold
Means little sleep for Mommy
Long workday ahead
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Dave and I discuss
Our conspiracy theories
Homeland
is to blame
Friday, January 4, 2013
Beckoned by cookies
Who foil my healthy plans
With chocolate chips
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Why won't this kid sleep
The way she always used to
Exhausted parents
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Here's my wish for you
May your
year
be filled with joy
And your hearts with love
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