I am predicting pain on the horizon. No, I’m not being negative, just realistic. It all started when I decided to wash up a few leftover dishes this morning. No, I don’t always have leftover dishes, but I think most of us do leave a few on occasion although I’m not proud of it. I […]
[Continue reading...]Love in the everyday things
February 16, 2013 2 Comments
Love is when you bring me coffee in the morning without being asked Love is that look from across the room that no one else shares Love is catching rain water in a pitcher for me because you know I want to water my house plants with it Love is always having made sure our […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Kiss
February 15, 2013 4 Comments
This week’s photo challenge was to share a photo depicting what KISS means to you. I couldn’t pick just one! It’s obvious my family is very affectionate.
[Continue reading...]Just do it (or not)
February 12, 2013 4 Comments
Just say no! Sometimes you have to learn that life will go on, even if you cannot possibly accomplish another thing. Sometimes, I find myself overwhelmed and visiting the chiropractor more than normal, having more headaches and indulging in excessive comfort snacking. It’s at these times I have to stop, take inventory of my schedule […]
[Continue reading...]From the inside out
February 11, 2013 5 Comments
We often fail as parents. Although we love our children dearly, the truth is, we aren’t perfect. We make mistakes. Since I’m older and one of the reasons I blog is to share something that might inspire, encourage or teach someone, I thought I’d share one of my failures. One of the areas I missed […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly photo challenge: Home
February 9, 2013 4 Comments
The weekly photo challenge was to depict home – to me, THEY are home….My husband, my daughters and my granddaughter…wherever we are together, living, loving, eating, playing….This applies to extended family members as well of course!
[Continue reading...]Frustrating Friday
February 8, 2013 2 Comments
What a day! It seemed like from the moment I left the comforting walls of my humble abode, nothing was going to be easy. It started with the package my daughter asked me to mail; an odd shaped present for her boyfriend stationed in Texas. With the proficient help of the postal service, that gift […]
[Continue reading...]Captivated
February 8, 2013 2 Comments
“I luff you Nana”, she said. Now, I’m not entirely sure if she meant those words this particular time from the bottom of her nearly three year old heart, or if it was the overwhelming gratitude she felt at my latest promise. I had just said, “Nana will send you the Peter Pan movie”. For […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 