When Zach and Josh were little, they went to a home daycare, with a wonderful caregiver, Ti-Tia. She was more of a Grandmother to them, and she loved all the kids she took care of, and treated all of us … Continue reading
Category Archives: daily life
I have been reading a couple of great books recently that have reminded me of something very important: We don’t own our children. They are not our possessions. We certainly have a responsibility for them and are stewards over them. … Continue reading
In 2007, at the height of my single Mom-ing it, I took the boys to Mexico. It was an awesome trip. Well, there were a few little glitches, like Zach almost cutting his finger off in the luggage conveyor belt … Continue reading
This is what we did today: It was a laid back kinda day:) … Continue reading
“It’s better to wear out than to rust out”. I often fall into bed completely exhausted and am practically asleep before my head hits the pillow. As tired as I am, I am grateful to be so tired. I am … Continue reading
I can start to feel Christmas in the air! The kids are busy making their lists, and starting to talk about our Christmas traditions. As Christmas draws closer, we start to watch as many Christmas movies as possible. On Saturday … Continue reading
Zach has started to read my blog more consistently (Hi Sweetie! Love you! Lol. Doing that just to tease him:)) I started a blog back in 2008 and wrote in it sporadically until May 2011 when I switched to this … Continue reading
The kids carved their pumpkins on Saturday, and the house got decorated. Sam and I made his “Surprise Dinner” on Sunday night: Calamari, honey mustard pork, spinach salad and a yummy “orange and chocolate cake”. He did a great job … Continue reading
The other day, Gabe told me he was cold in his room, and wanted to use the coveted, best, furry, warm blanket from our family room to sleep with. He shares a room with Zach on the top floor of … Continue reading
Yesterday was the City Finals in Cross Country. It was the first time I got to go because it was the first time one of my kids made it that far!! Josh came in 19th for first round as I … Continue reading