Thank goodness Mother’s Day came when it did. I mean, just in the nick of time for me. There’s nothing like some TLC on Mother’s Day to help refresh and renew your love and commitment to your little people. Especially at the end of a week, where I haven’t felt like the best mom. I […]
What fills your soul over the weekend that leaves you ready for a new week? Is it time with girl friends? Time spent outdoors? Long gourmet dinners? Sunday morning snuggles? Whatever it is for you, I hope you had an abundance of it this weekend. We had fun with lots of family time. We began […]
This weekend we celebrated my oldest’s birthday. He was born on Labor Day 11 years ago. Something happens to me each year as he reaches another birthday milestone. I get incredibly nostalgic and even a little edgy. I attribute this to him being my first born. I don’t feel this way as my younger […]
Giving thanks for all of my blessings my home… where we stay warm and cozy my children… who make me laugh each and every day my husband… who believes in me my family… who love me my readers… who join me from 130 countries my friends… who fuel me It is simple. Gratitude makes us […]
I am the un-Halloween mom. From the costumes to the candy, to the super tacky decorations, none of it is for me. I’m not sure why I am like this, but I am. I do my best to keep it under wraps, but those that know me well, know that my heart is always on […]
I am writing this post with the heaviest of hearts. Yesterday my friends, we had to let our dear doggie go. We spent a week trying to find out what was wrong with him and why he suddenly was unable to walk. Tuesday night we found out he had an inoperable brain tumor. By Thursday […]