Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover… Or A Mom

We’re all good at judging, aren’t we? I realize that no matter how hard I try, there will always be someone who doesn’t understand my parenting, or our situation. And I am, for the most part, a people-pleaser — so that makes it more difficult. But over the years, I’ve had situations happen — like the one I’m about to …

Valentine’s Day Mushiness

Love is in the air. (Or is that the alluring aroma of the pecan pie I made for my husband?) Since Saturday is Valentine’s Day, I’d like this to be an interactive-let’s-write-something-ooey-gooey kind of post. I think everyone should share something mushy. A mushy story of you and your spouse. Or, it could be an almost-coulda-been-mushy-turned-hilarious kind of story. Or …

Neighbors

We had the experience of being the first home built in our neighborhood. We’ve been here a year and a half (roughly), and many homes have sprouted since. A couple of months ago, the kiddos and I made cookies to bring to all the neighbors. Wouldn’t you know, not one neighbor was home when we went to deliver them! 🙂 …