Posted in Everyday, Comfort & Control on Apr 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Actually having a really great day, despite the fact that Ruthie had to go pee at Costco just as we sat down with three plates of food, two jackets, and a couple drinks (and I was the only adult), AND Thomas dumped his pizza on the floor after taking two bites. Literally closed my eyes, […]
Posted in Everyday, Picture Book on Apr 17th, 2008 9 Comments »
It started on Friday or Saturday with a slight tickle in my throat and a runny nose - a simple cold. It was a beautiful day. The kids played outside and I decluttered and swept my front porch, and cut the grass. Despite tickle in my throat, I generally felt like this:
On Sunday we decided […]
Posted in Everyday, Getting Things Done, Comfort & Control on Apr 15th, 2008 5 Comments »
One thing I’ve noticed since staying more on top of things is that I don’t have room for my stuff anymore. My plastic food containers won’t fit in their assigned drawer anymore. Bryan’s t-shirts and underwear won’t fit in his dresser drawers. The closet is overrun with clothes.
Before, when I never cleaned out the refrigerator, […]
Posted in Everyday, Getting Things Done, Comfort & Control on Apr 5th, 2008 2 Comments »
Last week a friend called me at 8:45 in the morning while I was putting on my running shoes. She was in a pinch for someone to watch her toddler that morning, because something came up. I mentally ticked through my plans for that day, and decided it was doable, so I finished tying up […]
Posted in Everyday, Food & Drink on Apr 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
With all the fancy cooking I do (or at least that I’m capable of doing), every once in awhile Bryan says, “We haven’t had any kind of grilled meat with just salt and pepper lately.”
For his simple tastes, I’m thankful - especially on nights like these when my dinner plans change unexpectedly and I have […]
Posted in Everyday, Picture Book on Mar 30th, 2008 2 Comments »
I’ve taken to wearing this adorable apron as I busy myself around the house. I found it at one of the antique shops in my neighborhood, and I just fell in love with the fabric and the design. It looks homemade, but is very well constructed with large pockets and feminine pressed pleats […]
Posted in Everyday, Fun Pile on Mar 24th, 2008 2 Comments »
We come to Lake Wilderness often for our hiking adventures, but I liked the late spring morning sun as it filtered through the trees on this day. I love the tall pines here, and the lush forest floor with its cozy trails to hug you as you approach unseen bends. When I was a […]
Posted in Everyday, Food & Drink on Mar 19th, 2008 1 Comment »
I can’t take credit for inventing this one. A friend recently moved, and someone brought this yummy dish over to feed all the helpers.
I bought the carton of soup on sale for $2, and the meatballs were on sale for $6 (in the frozen foods isle). I dumped them into the crockpot, and […]
Posted in Everyday on Mar 15th, 2008 2 Comments »
Posted in Everyday on Mar 14th, 2008 1 Comment »
Wow. Thank you all for your comments, emails, IM’s, and even phone calls regarding my back. My lower back still feels weak and tender, but definitely on the mend. I was able to get in to the chiropractor for the second time on Wednesday, and that adjustment went way better than the first. He was […]
Posted in Everyday, Comfort & Control on Mar 12th, 2008 4 Comments »
My mom came to town on Monday, which also happened to be Ruthie’s birthday. I had big plans for her visit, and non of them included her doing my laundry, cleaning my kitchen, or taking out the trash. But because I am flat on my back, writhing in pain, this is exactly how she is […]
Posted in Everyday, Blog Stuff, Living In Community on Mar 11th, 2008 No Comments »
Lee LeFever over at Common Craft posted a new tutorial on Twitter that’s entertaining to watch. In fact, I posted the video here:
I’ve been blogging a lot less, lately, in an effort to focus more on my responsibilities at home. This has been good for my family life, but being a Stay […]
Posted in Everyday, Seen, Heard, Said on Feb 15th, 2008 3 Comments »
Heard this great essay on NPR last night about the bedroom secrets of the suburban Dad rivaling those of their single counterparts. It’s a funny read, but even funnier if you can listen to it. Here’s an excerpt:
You think it’s hard to get the attention of a woman in a bar? Puh-leeze.
These guys have to […]
Posted in Everyday, Comfort & Control on Feb 13th, 2008 1 Comment »
I’m the mom who forgets she signed up to bring cookies on party day, and runs into Safeway five minutes before preschool starts for the privilege of screaming at her children to hurry up already.
I was also the mom who’s daughter brought Diego Valentines to preschool last year. Period. Because I thought when the […]
Posted in Everyday, Food & Drink on Feb 2nd, 2008 3 Comments »
My kids are starting to drive me crazy with the “I’m hungry” all the time. I had two different friends suggest designating a snack drawer in my refrigerator to fill with snacks my kids can help themselves to, that I refill daily with healthy snacks. I thought this was a great idea.
It took […]
