Life With Boys

The mis-adventures of two crazy boys and their bleary eyed parents.


  • “Dad what team won that game” – asks Morgan. Matt replies (I am not listening to the response) Morgan responds “so it is not one of the teams you have all of the “I” clothes for?” (University of Illinois) Continue reading

  • My face is dotted with glitter from Christmas ornaments – Morgan takes one look at me and says “mom it looks like you ate a unicorn” Continue reading

  • Overheard in class today … “Do you ever watch that really old show, Friends?” “Yeah, who sings the theme song for that?” “I think it is the Ramones.” Oh, I am feeling old-ish. Continue reading

  • Totally dreamed of Making a cake made of doughnut holes – I was poring something in to hold it all together – maybe cake mix – sad part, I do not really like doughnuts that much Continue reading

  • Proud mama moment- in line at the omelet bar this morning Tyler pulled out his wallet and fished out a dollar At my expression Tyler said , “well there is a tip jar Mom” Continue reading

  • “Dear mrs. Oser, I somehow managed to get my alarm clock off time and didn’t make class. Is there any way I can make up the test? Sincerely,” It is an 11:30 a.m. Class Continue reading

  • So we are sitting there at the clothing optional beach, realizing it is still hours until sunset, so the romantic gesture is not quite the same – and I say to Matt “I feel like we should be having a profound conversation” A pause ensues … Matt replies “is that guy wearing a speedo on… Continue reading

  • Because I’m a Vampire …

    Because I’m a Vampire …

    Mindy says so anyway. Apparently sleeping on your back with your arms crossed across your chest makes you a vampire.  So why did Mindy know how a I happened to be sleeping Thursday night? Because we found ourselves sharing a room in Mesquite, Nevada – the home of my Dad and his wife Marilyn. Dad… Continue reading

  • Must Be Too Much Perfection ….

    Lately I’ve been having really vivid dreams.  Last night I spent hours (or at least it seemed like hours in dreamland) trying to perfect a Pinterest worthy layered watermelon jello salad.  I must have go through several versions.  One was too red, the other not watermelon enough.  Then I agonized over how to make the… Continue reading

  • Matt just tried to swipe/scroll his paperback book – I think he might be a bit tired Continue reading

About Me

I started this site so my mom could get news about her grandkids without me having to walk her through the process of trying to open and email attachment several times a week.  Since then she has passed away and I’ve fallen off the blog wagon, but I’m inspired to pick it up again now.

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