Spit up and the Suburbs

Any time a new mom moved into Almería, Alyssa enjoyed a moment of renewed hope. Maybe this time she’d make a connection. Maybe this time, the new mom would be more like her and less like them. This optimism was quickly dashed in most cases, but perhaps with Shauna Newport…

The next day in the sleepy subdivision of Almería, on a seemingly-ordinary morning, complete with signature Florida blue skies, birds chirping, and a soft breeze fighting its way through thick, humid air, history was made.  Indeed, Alyssa could barely believe what she was witnessing, and found herself wondering if it…

Stephanie Bush’s usually friendly face was pressed into an angry scowl when Alyssa pulled her car into her chalk-covered driveway.  “Hey!” Alyssa called innocently across the street as she hopped out of the car, a few Goldfish falling out on the driveway at her feet. Bryn and Penny were next…

No matter how much she cringed at the sight of them, the truth was, both Trish and Lanie served an important purpose in the community: saving moms like Alyssa from having to spend even ten seconds at a nauseating PTO meeting. Indeed, these ladies could plan a fall party for…