“Mom, Where is Ba-Tokyo?” Asked my six-year old. I looked at him puzzled. He often mixes up his words. But this one? I was at a loss. “Where, Buddy?” “Ba-Tokyo,” he answered confidently. I thought very hard. “Why are you asking that?” I asked, stalling for more … [Read more...]
Mom’s Night Out…
Friday night we rented the movie, “Mom’s Night Out.” If you have not seen this movie yet, well, you just must! When it was still in theaters a few of my friends and I went out to see it, and then to the Cheesecake Factory afterwards. I ate the White Chocolate Caramel … [Read more...]
Pantry Organization
I was infected with the “organization bug” recently and got a hold of a label maker. Found some Chevron bins. Bought them all, of course. Every Pantry needs a little Chevron. Cleaned out my nasty pantry. And went “label-maker-crazy.” Well, actually my … [Read more...]
Let’s Make Some Noise!
Sitting in the family room lost in my own little world enjoying writing as Coach watched football. Suddenly, I started to feel anxious. Annoyed, I looked over. Coach was laughing. I stared at him trying to figure out what was going on. He laughed harder and looked over … [Read more...]
Blessed…
Be thankful in all circumstances. Finding joy in the little things will get you through the hard days. I have been to other countries where poverty is so extreme. I went with the intention of helping, yet I came home humbled and have learned so much. I have noticed that in … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog Party!
Bryce turned 4 this week. My last little one... Griffin looked at me and said, “Mom, we need some more babies around here.” I looked at him in complete shock, “Well, buddy this mama is too old for any more babies.” He shook his head adamantly, “Mom, you know that lady … [Read more...]
Gobble Gobble
On our way to church last week, deep in thought, I stared out the window…a million things going through my mind. Griffin said, “Mom, don’t worry, on Thanksgiving, I can speak turkey.” He started gobbling. The 3 year old chimed in even louder. He sounded like a dying … [Read more...]
The Icing on the Cake
“Mom, you never work at my school. You always work at everyone else’s school, “my 10 year old looked at me sadly. Frist of all, I had no idea that it even mattered to him that much. Secondly, my other kids’ schools require me to work so many hours in order for them to … [Read more...]
One Direction Say WWAT!
Snuggled next to my little buddy, he leaned in towards me. I smiled thinking he was about to say something sweet. He looked up and mischievously said, “Whatchagonnadowithdatfatbutt? Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle.” I stared at him. Hard. “What did you just … [Read more...]
Football…another language…
Football season is here again. Many people assume because I am a football coach’s wife that I understand “football.” Coach comes home from a game, and starts speaking “football” rapidly...passionately explaining every hit, every play of the game. He might as well be … [Read more...]
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