Monthly Archives: March 2014

For Thursday… Solo time with my firstborn.  Nora and I went to the circus and had an awesome time, just the two of us. I love doing things as a family, but there’s something extra special about just me and … Continue reading →

There’s a park next to my house.  This is not new, but the BRAND NEW PARK EQUIPMENT IS WAY NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It is apparently waiting for another load of nearly hypo-allergenic, shredding not chopped, super kiddo friendly wood chips, but someone … Continue reading →

My kid loves music.  We were in the car listening to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, and Nora starts asking questions.  Her favorite question when a song starts that she isn’t familiar with (after “Can’t we just listen to Let It Go … Continue reading →

So, if you’ve been reading my little series, you’ll notice that I’m doing them the day after.  I mentioned my love of sleep yesterday… I generally end up sleeping rather than writing at night.  Eh. Amazon instant.  No discs, no … Continue reading →

Here’s the deal.  I love to complain.  It is one of my most favorite pastimes.  It has brought me close together with some of my best friends.  I am grateful for all that I have, all the wonderful things I … Continue reading →

I’m grateful for snow. It’s pretty, even though I’m over winter and would like some warmth. I am grateful for the theater. I could write many volumes on the depth of my gratitude, but I’m sleepy, so I won’t. We … Continue reading →

I am grateful for the amount of sass in my eldest. She is strong and she is confident and those things will serve her well as a woman in today’s world. This morning as we were getting ready, she starts … Continue reading →

I am grateful for finding when I seek.  The internet is full of beautiful souls pouring themselves out for us to soak up and I am grateful for being able to follow one link after another and find balm for … Continue reading →

I wasn’t sure what facial expression to attempt… I think I was going for penitent nonchalance?  The dead-in-the-eyes look may be because I am still recovering from having my eyes dilated this afternoon…  Taking two small children to a church … Continue reading →

From the Momastery Facebook page: Lent starts tomorrow. Traditionally this is the time that Christians “give up” something for 40 days in order to prepare for Easter. I’d like to invite everybody- Christian or not- to give up something with … Continue reading →