Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
I'm all about Christmas. For the most part. I enjoy decorating; strategically placing snow globes, Santa Clauses and stuffed reindeer throughout the house, and switching the everyday guest and dish towels, soap dispensers and candles for … [Continue reading]
Before the Elf on the Shelf was available everywhere, including my grocery store, or you could buy clothes, accessories and pets for your Elf, I offered the tradition to Lucas. He was 4 1/2 at the time and wanted no part of it. In fact, the idea … [Continue reading]
My sister and I won't be baking together this holiday season, she won't be helping me with the children, shopping for and wrapping last minute presents or waking up at our house Christmas morning. We won't go to our annual Christmas Day movie … [Continue reading]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Be grateful. … [Continue reading]
It's that time of year again, when we should express our gratitude for people and things a little more so than the rest of the year. Topping my list of course are; the 35 years I had with my parents, Todd, Lucas, Lola, my sister, my friends, Dave … [Continue reading]
I have had 30 different homes. I've lived with my mom and dad, my sister, dogs, cats, fish, roommates that became friends, boyfriends that became husbands, husbands that became fathers and two adorable children. It doesn't matter how many … [Continue reading]
New York was amazing. New York is amazing! So much energy and life and lights and sights and sounds. I hate to admit I was apprehensive about going. I've never been away from my children for that long (four days!) and never that far! I was … [Continue reading]
It's not our anniversary. It's not his birthday. It's not Valentine's Day. It's not Father's Day. It's not a day of any sort of significance. And those are exactly the days when I love and appreciate him the most. Well, it is Friday … [Continue reading]
Turns out at 43 I know some stuff. Not a lot of stuff but enough. I've shared before: 13 Things I Know For Sure and 13 More Things I Know For Sure. For those of your keeping track, I'm up to 39 things I know for sure, as in without a doubt, … [Continue reading]
My daughter. She's feisty and fun and full of sunshine. This girl smiles all the time. And her smile is infectious. I hope she always has that ability, the world could use more friendly faces. I can't believe she'll be two soon. Why … [Continue reading]
