It was 4th of July weekend and I was home alone. We lived a block from the carnival, which brought in allllll sorts of people. The “carnies” parked their campers at the end of the opposite block. I was given strict warnings about keeping the doors to the house locked. Hundreds of people walked ...
My 29th Birthday: Part 1, RSVPs, Phonebook, Cigarettes, Disappointment, and a Surprise
29. I turned 29 yesterday. When I was in 5th grade I invited every girl in my grade to my birthday party. I hand wrote invitations and my mom drove me all around town to stick the cards in each girl’s mailbox. Back then RSVP’ing was practically legally binding, and everyone did it. Guess how many ...
Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to MY Parents
From my Facebook: "Sorry for the mushy-gushy post, but this is a SHOUT OUT to my parents. On June 14th they celebrated 40 years of marriage. 40 YEARS!! Who even does that anymore? ;) I feel like it's quite the accomplishment! My parents' marriage relationship has taught me a lot of things, but the ...
Thanks Mom
Warning, Real Life Post: I just hit an awful reality. After walking past this humongous nasty dust bunny a couple times (after I already cleaned the floors), I realized no one else is going to pick it up. I'm the mom now. Ugh, so not fun. This may be a little late, but THANKS MOM, for always ...
One of the Most Overlooked Essentials in the Parenting Tool Bag
Parents of littles, if you don’t own an otoscope yet, I highly suggest you order one now. Like RIGHT NOW, before it is 11pm on a Friday and you need to check your 2 year old’s nose to : A) Figure out which nostril the popcorn kernel is in, if she did in fact put one up there. B) Be sure she didn’t ...
I’m Feeling Well Prepared
Today I'm cleaning the homeschool room and preparing our materials for our summer session AND the fall school year. I'm actually having FUN with this. I don't know that I've ever been THIS prepared, or enjoyed the planning and prepping this much. I'm actually smiling as I page through our new ...
Watch For God
This was part of my view during worship at church this morning. I could complain about the mosquitos, but instead I'll rejoice at the sounds, the beauty, and the people that surrounded me. My son gave me a bracelet from Vacation Bible School that says "Watch For God". I've been ...
Thursday Thoughts
What's on my mind? This. I get so tired of the religion debate. Lutheran, Methodists, Baptists from the west side of town, Baptists from the East side, Catholics, etc. Whatever. I mean we're all children of God. And if we were all living like Christians, truly ...
Satisfying the Sweet Tooth: Local Honey
This little girl of mine has a definite sweet tooth. There is no doubt she got it from her mama. oops! While I don't mind enjoying a treat now and then, and believe me I do, I realize how important it is to fill our bodies with real food. She and I both like the sweetness of pitted dates, but ...
Fun Friday at The Gynecologist’s Office
Okay folks, here it comes... The most awkward post that you will run across all day, or perhaps even all weekend! Here I am waiting for the doc to come in and do my *ahem* annual lady parts exam. As uncomfortable as this subject is, and as uncomfortable as I physically am right now (is it hot in ...
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