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A Little Something…
Light the Night
My childhood best friend is participating in the Light the Night Walk to earn money for Lymphoma & Leukemia research. Â Lymphoma has touched both Carrie and her husband’s families, and I wanted to share their stories with my readers in the hopes that if any of you can spare a few dollars, you might consider [...]
Help!! Do All Boys Hit?
Lately, Jack has been hitting. A lot. He hits you when you’re changing his diaper, he hits you when you ask him to do something or when you don’t ask him to do something. He walks into daycare in the mornings and hits the sweet little girl who is minding her own business eating her [...]
Longing
Our neighbor was using his tractor last evening and Jack could not get enough. He wanted that tractor in the worst way.
What I Learned by Leaving Home for a Week
A couple of months ago I was away from my family for 7 days. SEVEN DAYS! I haven’t been away from them for that long before – heck, I haven’t been away from home without my husband for more than a weekend or so since we’ve been together. The first couple of days were good, [...]
We’ve been busy…
…you know, with Very Important Stuff. Can’t you tell?
It’s Springtime in Texas…
…and we’re enjoying every minute!
Taking My Time
One of the unexpected benefits I’ve noticed after adopting Lola is the extra quiet time I’m getting. I certainly didn’t anticipate that adding another warm body to our already chaotic household could possibly result in more alone time for me. The thing is, she’s pretty attached to me. Plus, Brett assumes no responsibility for [...]
Mother’s Day Idea
I have a great idea for anyone needing a Mother’s Day gift for someone special. (Yes, this includes yourself!) How about a hand-stamped necklace? A dear friend of mine who blogs over at Leaving My Mark, is the most creative person I know. We were friends when I lived in Utah back in the [...]