Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
Some days are just smoothie days. You can feel it in the air. It hits me at different times; either at a rare moment when the house is quiet and I'm home alone or when the noise level is getting too high and I need a good distraction to get things back on track for… Continue reading Peanut Butter Lover’s Smoothie
The air smells of freshly baked goodies; on the table sits an ornate, ivory porcelain tray filled with perfectly round chocolate chip cookies. A tall glass of milk stands proudly by each seat. Little feet walk calmly into the room (after washing their hands, of course) and politely sit down to enjoy our 3 PM… Continue reading A Picture Perfect Snack Time
If Newton hadn't discovered the law of gravity, I bet my kids would have. After all, they've tried and proven it more time than I’d like to admit. Bouncy balls; that’s elementary stuff. They’ve done advanced testing; shoes, clothes, dolls, lego and even riding toys! See, in my house there’s this great loft/play room overlooking the… Continue reading The New and Improved Law of Gravity
"Mommy, it seems like someone didn't do the laundry this week!" Uh oh, she's talking to me. Help, where should I hide? I duck into the kitchen. "Mommy, it really seems like the laundry wasn't done this week. " The voice is coming closer... she will find me, what should I say? All my excuses flood… Continue reading Leveling with Laundry
My house is not a mess. It's lived in. It's active, action packed, toy strewn and happening; but I will refuse to call it a mess. There's times when I contemplate putting a sign of the front door "closed for maintenance; will reopen in an undetermined amount of years." There's life here; there's change and growth… Continue reading Mess: Redefined
