kids
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Are You a Rule Follower?
I will be honest and say that I am not always a rule follower. In fact, I have a pretty difficult time following the speed limit, when not in a residential neighborhood. But business rules exist for a reason. Oftentimes,… Continue reading
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Storage Unit
When my oldest was just over one, we lost our house. So we moved in with my in-laws. It was supposed to be for a year or two, while we saved some money and got back on stable ground. Because… Continue reading
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What’s For Dinner?
I absolutely hate this question. It always comes when I’m in the middle of something else, or when I’ve lost track of time and it is now past dinner time. I got lucky today. Not only did no one ask… Continue reading
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What Is a Girl To Do?
Monday, I went to lunch with a friend. We went to the same place we usually go. I had the same meal I usually have when I’m there. Nothing out of the ordinary happened. We had great conversation, made plans… Continue reading
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Family Game Days
I really am the most happy when we are having a family game day. Especially when it is one of the kids who suggests it. We had one a couple of weekends ago. It was cold and snowy and my… Continue reading
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Curious Minds Want to Know
Advent calendars help us not only keep track of the passing days but maintain our focus on the joyous day that is Christmas. We usually do the cheap ones with chocolate for the kids. Really, it is just part of… Continue reading
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Yard Cleaning Day
The family and I spent the day taking down our Halloween decorations and cleaning up the leaves from the yard. While the rest of the family worked on decorations, I used the leaf blower to move most of the leaves… Continue reading
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Double Show Day
My youngest child is my most active. She is constantly on the move. She does theater with her school, and does dance outside of school. In the past, she has done tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, ballet, and hip hop. I’m… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 