When I read this poem from a friend last week, I knew I had to share it with you. Thankfully, she agreed to letting me post it here. Its message spoke to my heart. It reminded me of those in …
Beyond raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Christmastime brings with it some of my favorite things.
I love sitting in the living in the dark of the morning with only the twinkling Christmas tree lights on to help me …
I love my lists. I love being organized. I love crossing off items on to do lists when they are complete. I love routine. However, I also know when I need to stop and let the list just be. …
One of the things I enjoy most about writing a blog is that I can go back and read old posts and see how I was feeling and thinking. In pondering what to write about for Thanksgiving this year, I …
If you come into my house right now, you might not think I’m organized. My house isn’t spotless. I don’t have everything labeled and in its place. I have small piles of toys strewn about. I have a stack of …
I don’t really remember going with my mom to vote when I was a kid. I know that I did based on what I’ve been told, but I don’t remember it. I know that Lexiana won’t have a long-term memory …
This week I’ve been feeling older. Not like my body is going downhill or my hair is turning gray (though my body isn’t in its best shape and I do find white hairs sometimes that I immediately pluck), but more …
A friend of mine is dealing with the recent loss of her beloved grandma. She asked the other day how long it takes until it gets easier — until she can go from OK to sobbing in a minute. Of …
A group of moms I’m friends with online have been obsessed with Pinterest. I wasn’t sure what it was. And I for sure didn’t want to get involved with something else that could be a time suck. But these …