Firstly, I would like to thank the families of Don Knotts, Robin Williams and Edward Herman (along with all the other celebrities that I never knew shared my special day).  Thank you for sharing your father, your brother, your spouse.  Thank you for allowing them to touch the lives of others, and for the influence … Continue reading I No Longer Share My Birthday With The Funniest Man Alive

I am actually quite tired of people complaining about how hard it is to raise a daughter in a world full of Disney princesses. Where companies strive for "equality" in silly things like toys and books, but still make them in pastels and glitter, because at the end of the day, that's what appeals to … Continue reading When the Glass is Half Full of Pink Glitter

I guess I never posted this when I actually wrote it, over a month ago!  Perhaps I thought I needed to add something, but here goes:We attempted some Preschool last year with Sam (then 3-3.5) and it just sort of overwhelmed me.  We had some really great days, they were very encouraging that I was … Continue reading Homeschooling Has Officially Started

Some people are incredibly lucky, they love their job!  For them there is no better way to do something they are passionate about and collect a paycheck for doing it.  For many, they hate their job, it is a never-ending struggle to get from the first day of work to the last minute of the … Continue reading My Job, It’s Not A Love-Hate Relationship

So, Samie's first use of her potty chair was at about 18 months.  We tried to run with it then but she backed WAY off.  So like any "good" mom, I followed her lead, and then Evie arrived a few months later, and then life just settled in.  I work for my dad's HVAC company, … Continue reading Potty Training, Sometimes it’s About When Mom is Ready

I have thought long and hard about this.  I have had many discussion about it and I think I have finally come to a place in my mind and in my heart that I am ready to discuss it openly, because I think there are more people out there that are like me.I have considered … Continue reading WHY WOULD YOU HOME SCHOOL?

Hi there!  Did you give up on me?  Let me tell you, I think I was about ready to give up on me!  My last post was over a year ago for crying out loud!  But I came to a point that I just had to step back from the computer (at least during my … Continue reading New Adventures!

I can't imagine anyone that hasn't been affected by the elementary school shooting on 12/14/12.  To be honest, all I can keep imagining are Christmas trees standing over piles of presents that will never be opened.  Perhaps this is too simple or frivolous a picture to paint, but it has continued to bring tears to my eyes … Continue reading Stepping back…

Outside my window...Well, the weather man says mid-eighties but it has been feeling a bit warmer to me.  Not that I go outside much but, I'm just sayin'.  We have had some pretty late-summer days though!I am thankful...To be able to be thankful for the little things in life.  Life can be rough, it throws … Continue reading September Daybook