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...]
Petey, the Terrible…
Peter Parker. The dog that is not supposed to be my dog. He’s supposed to be the kids’ dog. The dog that has caused me much headache, yet has staked his claim on me as “his person” whether I want to be or not. The same dog that is my foot prop while I am working, my floor … [Read more...]
The Son Still Shines…
Driving down the road…lost in my thoughts…..the sun setting… Suddenly I hear a little voice, “Mommy! Make the sun stop! It’s hurting my eyes!” I adjusted the visor just as the sun went behind the trees. “Thanks Mommy, “came the same sweet sing-songy voice. I turned … [Read more...]
Chicken & Spinach Salad with Apple Vinaigrette
I have gained some weight here recently. What can I say? I love to eat, and I have been sleeping instead of getting my hiney out of bed to exercise in the morning. Oh yes, and the jars of Nutella…that could also be a problem… I really want to rock my jeans this … [Read more...]
Pizza Toast Tea Party
The last couple of years, I have been running ragged trying to keep up with 4 kids in 4 different schools all on different schedules. My kids often ask, “Why don’t we (fill in the blank with something fun) anymore?” As a mom just trying to do my best, I feel SOOOO guilty … [Read more...]
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