If I could do one thing without consequence or alteration to my current life, I would fall in love again. The rush and flush of it, the build up and the stomach dropping moments. The instant his hands caress your face, a cold nose right before a warm kiss, the day you realize you’re in…
I remember Katlyn’s first day of kindergarden. I put her on the school bus because she wanted to be a big girl and take the bus. I then proceeded to follow the bus to the school so I could make sure she made it and take pictures. She was my first and I was a…
I have this blouse. I bought it about two years ago. It’s an actual grown up blouse, silky and everything. I brought it home because it was cute and I saw it on the model in the store and thought, “I could wear that.” It has sort of a swirly pattern and it looks very…fun,…
Lots of people write, or want to write or try to write. When I used to sit in conference rooms, bored out of my mind, I’d pretend to write, but I guess that’s different. Writing is one of those things that does not necessarily have to be creative. We all do it in some…
The whole “Life is a Journey, not a Destination” business is really starting to grate on me. I’m beginning to feel like I’m on a really long road trip and every time I feel like I’m close to one of the destinations, I realize the map is wrong, or upside down, or in a…
Being married is often like exercise. It can be invigorating, life affirming and so worth it, but sometimes it’s just a sweaty, I have to shower again, and my body feels like it’s dying, pain in the ass. Michael’s a great guy and I’m glad I’m married to him, but there are times I…
Pinterest is like cereal. It’s probably not good for me or the best use of my time, and it’s full of empty calories, but I don’t give a crap I’m eating the whole box. I love it. I told Michael it was a stress reliever, to which he said, “You must be really stressed.” Funny…
If this were a serious blog, if I really meant business, I’d write an enlightening perspective on the healthcare reform. If I were chic or fashionable, I’d discuss something pithy like a new interior design trend or the latest in summer footwear. Crafty Moms, Super Moms, Working Moms, they write posts about clever shortcuts or…