We have lived in Orange County for almost four months and still have a garage full of stuff to organize in hopes that one day we might be able to make enough room to park at least one car, several boxes yet to unpack, several bare walls to adorn and … [Continue reading]
Project Smile – March
Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as to not injure future ones. - Seneca As usual, March was a topsy turvy month of highs and lows, but I'm grateful for each and every day and love to stop and think about the simple pleasures that bring me … [Continue reading]
For Sure
Not too long ago, inspired by Oprah's final thoughts in O magazine, I came up with a list of 13 Things I Know For Sure and after seeing Mama Kat's writing prompts for this week, I had to revisit, revamp and re-share my list with some edits and seven … [Continue reading]
School Days
From 1976-1979, my parents taught on an Indian reservation in Sells, Arizona. My mother taught kindergarten and my father, high school U.S. history.For reasons I'm unclear of, I attended a Catholic school in a different district for kindergarten and … [Continue reading]
Parking
This post is for Post-It Note Tuesday (PINT) developed by That One Mom at Only Parent Chronicles. … [Continue reading]
A Day In The Life Of A Toddler
He doesn't want to have his diaper changed.He wants to pull on the blinds.He doesn't want to put his shoes on.He wants to play in mom's nightstand drawers.He wants to take trains with him, he doesn't want to carry them.He doesn't want to participate … [Continue reading]
Mom Snacks
You probably won't believe this but I have never tried any of Lucas' food.I never taste tested the formula we gave him, rice cereal, homemade baby food we so painstakingly made when he was an infant, teething biscuits, puffs or other snacks.I try to … [Continue reading]
Enough
I had heard about this viral video but hadn't watched it until today. Is this really what our young people are capable of?A teen gets bullied one too many times and finally snaps and another gets body slammed for thinking he's better, smarter, … [Continue reading]
Witching Hours
Today you will find me over at Liz's place, a belle, a bean & a chicago dog revealing a particularly dreadful time period that perhaps you can identify with if you have a toddler, had a toddler or ever were a toddler... In our house this time … [Continue reading]
For The Best
I hold on to you tighter than anything else in my life.I have faith that you will get me through no matter what's in store for me.You offer me the prospect of a better tomorrow.You grow and bloom in my heart whether I want you there or not.You make … [Continue reading]
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