Last Updated on May 29, 2013 by It’s Wednesday. Again. That day of the week when I realize the list I started the week with isn’t nearly finished. That day of the week when I remember several things that should have been done last week and I forgot to add them to this week’s list.…
The “we” in my weekend
Last Updated on May 28, 2013 by “We” is the nominative plural form of “I”. “I” is good. Sometimes. I ate the chocolate bar. Just me, myself, and I. Good. But “we” means “I” plus one. “We” means family and people who are like family. “We” means “together”. “We” is good, too. This weekend was about “we”. And…
Encouragement for Moms
Last Updated on May 22, 2013 by Oh, this stuff is really, really, good. I hope you’ll read it and share it with others. I am so thankful for brave women and mothers who pour out their hearts in places we can all go and go again when we need encouragement. Stop Calling Me Supermom,…
Penuche, where have you been all my life?
Last Updated on September 4, 2014 by Hello, my new favorite sugary goodness. I had never heard of this delicious concoction until yesterday and it has definitely made it into my dessert recipe binder. (Yes, I have a special binder for dessert recipes. It’s my favorite food group!) Penuche (pronounced \pa-noo-chee\) very much resembles the caramel…
A Manic Monday Moment
Last Updated on March 11, 2015 by I’m in a love/hate relationship with my lists. I love making a list, completing a task and marking through it. I love the feeling of “done”. This whole process makes me feel organized and in control. I hate the lists that never get completely finished. They are a…
Three states, four days, five people
Last Updated on May 7, 2013 by Sometimes as I click along through my week just doing my thing a word keeps popping up in every conversation or situation. After hearing it a few times it’s as if that particular word sets off bells and whistles and fireworks in my head. When that happens I…