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One of MamaKat’s writing prompts, inspired by Leslie from Motherhood in Mexico, jumped out at me today. It could have something to do with the fact that KitKat and I were discussing whether or not she’d make a good lawyer on Monday. Or maybe not. Either way, I thought it would be fun to predict [...]
When is the last time you had a good laugh? That’s me laughing with Heather of the Extraordinary Ordinary at the Casual Blogger Conference I remember laughing til my side hurt a few weeks ago. Something out of the ordinary happened at home and CandyMan and I lost it. The kids stared at us while [...]
I keep hearing people murmur about the TSA getting tougher and tougher on travelers. I admit — I was a little nervous about my recent travel to Costa Rica. Security seems to get a little more strict and a little more time-consuming each time I get on a plane. I’m always worried that I will [...]
I was at the bank today, getting a document notarized for something really exciting that I’ll be revealing soon…..and the bank notary struck up some conversation with me. I am always floored when people in businesses or banks remember details about clients, and this bank employee was especially good. She rounded the corner, saw me [...]
My room was dark. I was awakened by CandyMan, my husband, calling my name. I was vaguely aware that he had gotten out of bed earlier to go running. I was happy to stay in bed and sleep for a few extra….precious….minutes. My bed was warm and the house was cold. The kids would still [...]
Mama Kat’s last writing prompt stood out to me this week: Earthquake! Where were you when it happened? …probably because last Friday we had an earthquake in suburban Maryland – a pretty rare event. While some people were quite shaken by the earthquake (pun intended) my kids were thrilled to have felt their first earthquake. [...]
Bucket List: a list of 100 things you want to do before you turn 100. Go on another cruise. Have grandchildren. Fix my varicose veins. Document every year of my kids’ life in a photobook or scrapbook. Travel to Italy. Speak (again) at a conference. Send all of my kids to college. Buy a house [...]
Inspired by MamaKat’s Writing Prompt and Allison’s Thank You Journal, here is a list of things that are sure to put a smile on my face when I may or may not be feeling like smiling…. Finding a $20 bill in the laundry Chocolate (eating it, smelling it, cooking with it) Hearing “Mommy? I looooove [...]
It was 1944 when Grandpa met Grandma for the first time. He had recently returned home from a mission in New Mexico, and she was living with an aunt and uncle and working in San Fransisco. Grandpa’s mom had met Grandma before his homecoming, and instantly made note of the absence of an engagement ring. She wrote [...]
For some of you, Summer is already in full swing. For others (like us) Summer hasn’t quite started yet, but will be here before we know it. The transition from full time school to full time play can be tough. It’s important (for us) to maintain a routine, even if that routine is different than [...]
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