Just one of those days….

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Archive

You know the ones.The ones where you just want to crawl back into bed and start over.It just seemed like 5:30 am came way too early today.  Matt’s traveling again and it also seems like the kids save their crazy sickness for the time when it’s just...

Fresh Year, Fresh Start-Parenting

by | Jan 22, 2010 | Archive

I’ve been reading the posts of Fresh Year, Fresh Start at Run the Earth, Watch the Sky for several weeks now, but this is the first time I’ve linked up with them.  This week was all about parenting….I love those days when I’m rested...

Am I Awake?

by | Jan 19, 2010 | Archive

You know those moments that don’t really register?  Those that you’re not sure are really happening.  My wedding day was a day filled with those moments.  Walking down the aisle, my dad giving me away, kissing my husband for the first...

A couple of points in the mommy column…

by | Dec 29, 2009 | Archive

Took the kids on a day trip today (to too many stores, doctor appointments, etc.) that, at its nature, was unfair to them.  Ava is cutting not one, not two, not three, but FOUR teeth!  What is that about??  She is, I’m thinking, a tad impatient...

The First

by | Dec 26, 2009 | Archive

So here I am.  Sitting in my pj’s on the couch after the longest Christmas day I can remember.  Up to my eyeballs in crumpled wrapping paper, dirty dishes, and new toys for the kids.  Candy is strewn on the floor, my coffee table is shoved...