What 2016 Brings
Christmas is over, and I’m looking toward the new year. I love new years, new beginnings, clean slates, a chance to start fresh. At least I used to. It...
Month: December 2015
Mementos of Momentos
I don’t usually take down the tree until after the new year, but last night my daughter wanted to play with the princess ornaments, and then my son wanted...
Playing Catch-up
Well, a belated Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope you had a great day, whether you celebrate or not, and that you have plans to celebrate the New Year in...
Teaching What I Don’t Know
Only two more days until Christmas. Thank gawd. I don’t think my daughter and I can last any longer. My daughter LOVES stuff, toys, books, jewelry, art su...
Mantra
I was digging around in a junk drawer the other day and found this: A reminder I made for myself many, many years ago. It turns out I’ve been trying to em...
Follow-up Thoughts
I’ve been thinking a lot about the discussion that took place on my last post. As is usually the case, you all have me considering possibilities I haven&#...
Panic and Dread
On Sunday night my husband alerted me to the fact that he would not be home before bedtime one night this week, and I promptly had a panic attack. A real, legit...
Bad Attitude
There are some blogs I read, and people I know, that seem to have a better life than I do. An easier life. A more fulfilling life. Their kids are easier. Their ...