What Would You Do?
The other week Zara and I were shopping at Marshalls after my prenatal appointment. It was pretty busy like it usually is in the afternoons. Normally, I don’t pay much…
Read moreThe Resident Two Year Old
Zara is two. The past six months have swished by so quickly there are days I cannot comprehend this. But all it takes is a few minutes of watching Zara…
Read moreThe “Perfect” Family
For two months shy of ten years I was a mama in a boy world. Trucks, bulldozers, fishing, fire fighting, jeans with big holes at the knees, hammers, astronauts ……
Read moreWFMW: Swallowing Pills
Do you remember what it was like trying to learn how to swallow pills? Like it was yesterday I remember the way the pill would swirl around and around in…
Read moreA 40th birthday celebration
Back in September my friend, Jeanne, was talking about how she’d thrown a fortieth birthday party for her husband, Keith. Now he was wanting to do the same thing for…
Read moreStorm Jonas
If it’s going to snow, this was an awesome way for it to happen! After lots of preparation and window peeking while doing school, the first flurries showed up around…
Read moreHappy New Year
It’s the start of another year and always the perfect time to reflect, dream, plan. When we were little girls, I read a story about another family who wrote out…
Read moreAn Auto Ramble
Somewhere in October or early November our family seems to get hit with an exploring itch. When Spring comes, we head out to enjoy our favorite places. Summer arrives with…
Read moreWFMW: Norwex
Remember that post I did about my favorite cleaning products way back here? Well, I have a new favorite. When so many people came out of the woodwork to vouch…
Read moreA Season of Change
There is something so cozy about those first gray days of autumn. Much as I love summer and dread winter, I’m so grateful the colorful whirl of summer doesn’t drop…
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