Reflections on Addison – A Conclusion
Even though I have titled this post A Conclusion I don’t really know if it is. When it comes to parenting there is never a conclusion so I guess this is sort of a conclusion to this little chapter in … Continued
Closet Train Enthusiast
From the ages of 2 to 5 Addison was all trains all the time. We had other toys and played with other things but 95% of the time he was playing Thomas, watching Thomas, watching model trains on YouTube, building … Continued
Back to school sleep mat
School started this week and that means Mother’s Day Out is starting next week! Let’s all give a collective sigh of relief. We all love our little munchkins but every mommy needs a little time away to recharge. Harry will … Continued
Green Thumb
Some people are blessed with a green thumb. I am not one of those people although I wish I were and every year give it my best shot. Sort of. So far I’ve been able to grow a small herb … Continued
Sleepless night; random thoughts
Some of the things that go through my head when I can’t fall asleep. It’s 11:30. That means I have 7 hours to just lie here and do absolutely nothing. It’s 11:30. I should have been in bed over an … Continued
Here’s one way to beat the heat
Thankfully we’ve had a respite from the intense heat that was defining our lives as of late. As grateful as I am for the much needed rain…it has put a kink in my newly found energy saving system (a.k.a. a … Continued
West Texas Oasis
Last weekend we took the boys to visit my parents in Small Town USA. What, pray-tell, is there to do in a small west Texas town? I’m here to tell you…you play with the garden hose. My parents have a … Continued
Which is hotter? The air outside or my dryer?
I’m a woman on a mission. A mission to figure out ways to cut our electric bill. We have done all the typical stuff…turn the thermostat up, turn off lights and the tv when we’re not using it, try not … Continued
Lemonade Stand Dilema
Out of the blue Addison wants to set up a lemonade stand (this request happens frequently). Now, I don’t want to squash my little entrepreneurs hopes and dreams but sitting out in 102 degree heat waiting for a car to … Continued
Staycation – Day 6 Woolaroc
Our final day. Saturday morning we had our free hotel breakfast and then happily packed up and checked out. The La Quinta in Bartlesville was a huge disappointment. I’ve stayed at La Quintas before so I thought this would be … Continued