A couple of weeks ago, a mom’s group I belong to asked members what their favorite thing is in their house that wasn’t a person or pet. I thought about it and thought about it. I’m not in love with …
Almost four years ago, I shared with you a few embarrassing moments from my life. I did not share, however, one of the very most embarrassing moments of my life that happened way back in fourth grade and involves …
When I was in high school, I made the fair circuit every summer for marching band competitions. I seldom saw much of the county fairs we went to or the state fair in August, but I was there. It was …
My daughter recently had her first ballet recital. Though she was on stage for no more than about five minutes, it was one of those moments as a parent that I live for.
My daughter had a couple months’ worth …
I have a new mantra. I’m not sure that I had an old one, but I have one right now.
“I’m doing the best I can.”
I try to remind myself of this when I’m beating myself up. Like most …
Years ago, my husband and I went on our first “date” to see a movie called “Lightning Jack.” I say “date,” because I was only 14, so my parents drove me around to McDonald’s to eat ahead of time and …
I’ve got a photo Friday post for you! In honor of my little dude turning 6 months old on July 30, my husband and I grabbed the camera and headed to the backyard yesterday to take some photos. Here are …
When my husband and I were first married, I didn’t know my way around the kitchen very well. I could bake by following recipes and box mixes closely, but cooking was far from my forte. In nearly 14 years, I’ve …
I continue to be amazed at how quickly time passes. This week is a sort of monumental one for some little ones in my life and it’s the first of many such times, I’m sure. Yesterday my niece started kindergarten. …