Pagosa Dog Sled
A few weeks ago we went on a skiing trip with another family to Pagosa Springs, CO. Going with another family worked out perfectly because I don’t ski and neither does other mommy. This was the second year of skiing … Continued
4th Grade Homework Will Be My Undoing
Wits, allow me to introduce you to end. You two should get along swimmingly, and try this straight jacket on for size. I think you’ll find it quite comfortable. This child and 4th grade homework will be the end of … Continued
The Life Update
Last night Dear Husband and I sat down after the kids went to bed, looked at each other, and said I think this is the first time I’ve sat down since Thanksgiving. Seriously folks, it has been crazy up in … Continued
Classic Beef Lasagna
My friends at Red Gold Tomatoes must have known that I’m freezing my tookus off and needed something really warm and filling for dinner. They sent me tomatoes, lasagna noodles and recipes for classic beef lasagna so I could have … Continued
When Facials Go Bad
Before I tell you my tale of woe, it must be mentioned that I recently had a birthday. I turned a number that is extremely close to another that should not be said out loud. Sometime in December I went … Continued
Heart as Hard as Iron
Christmas music. I love hearing all of the velvet voices of the classic Christmas songs, Nat King Cole easily being my favorite. I love Harry Conick Jr’s jazzy Christmas piano and the hand-raiser in me warms when I listen … Continued
Thoughts on Growing Up
Something unexpected and alarming happened this week while shopping for snow boots. The salesman informed me that my son is now in adult size shoes. He is a mens size 6. MENS. SIZE. SIX. One minute we were shopping … Continued
Clear Away Clutter
Almost 30 days ago I had this wild idea to get control of the clutter in my life. I started my Control the Clutter 30 Day Challenge. Every single day I challenged myself and my readers to clear away clutter, … Continued
Clutter Clean Up Week 1
I’m one week in to my 30 day challenge to control the clutter. I’m using this as an exercise him keeping myself motivated in my clutter clean up and to also inspire you, dear reader, in getting rid of … Continued