The weather here, like most places, has been super mild. I’m not complaining, but I do miss snow. I miss bundling up in my favorite sweaters and thick wool socks. If it’s going to be overcast, it might as well be chilly. That’s just my opinion. And I realize we are already into the second [...]
He surprised me this year for my birthday with going out to eat not once, but twice! And then he got me a Spyder jacket and stocking cap which I adore… and have been checking them out for quite a while now. I will wear the heck out of those this winter! And then he [...]
I’ve been married over 13 years and I’ve read a lot of books about marriage. But the best advice I ever received has come from women that have lived it… that are living it every day. I’ve often read that men don’t want to hear our nagging, complaining, or insecurities. They want a strong woman [...]
This is an on-going journal to my daughter for her to read later… and also for anyone else that may find it helpful. Here’s to raising daughters! I was allowed to start dating when I turned sixteen, but up until then I could go out with a boy as long as his parents were with [...]
It might not always be what YOU enjoy doing, but finding what your child likes to do and doing it WITH them is important. Teen thought it was so cool that his old boring mom would come out and shoot bb guns with him. And the next day when I had to discipline him for [...]
It’s been a lot of work, but SO worth it! It all started with the wreath I made… I loved the colors so much I wanted more. Then I wanted more space for the older daycare kids to play; the loft idea was thought up. It’s lovely and wonderful! The daycare kids visited today for [...]
We are back from our vacation to Colorado… second vacation there for me and Girl. This time the five of us went and we camped for a few days which was awesome! Yes, we sleep in a tent. We didn’t rent a cabin, use a camper, or an RV. But we did use air mattresses [...]
