Have you met Mrs. Smith's single son, Bob?

I've been truly blessed with a loving family. Sometimes it even freaks ME out how very Pleasantville we are.



Don't get me wrong — we have our problems and struggles. But all in all, I look back through my childhood and see love.

My mom is a wonderful, caring, generous woman. She's a truly great listener (a character trait that I believe skips a generation) and is always interested to hear what I have to say.

My dad dotes on me. I'll always be his little girl, and he's the one that told me if I really wanted to be a fairy princess when I grew up, then I should just do my best and see what happens. (Still waiting...)

My brother is the most brother-like guy you could have as a brother. In school, we didn't acknowledge each other.. at home we fought like cats and dogs.. in public, we stood up for each other. Now, we tolerate each other and are calling a kind of truce where we become friends.

So I'm going home this weekend to spend some time with the family. As much as I love them, I already know what's coming. At SOME point, my mom will begin to discuss so-and-so's son, who's single and amazing... yada yada yada.

I think her secret vice is embarrassing me in front of her friend's sons.

Look forward to hearing about my weekend.. and pray for me.