I'm not as much of a Stars Wars fan as I could be but I admire the Jedi. When selecting a title this quote came smashing in to my mind, and it's appropriate so here we go.
I have been...
Walking through the aisles of Target for diapers, I turned a corner and wham! There was the back to school display! So many emotions! Where I once would be buying supplies for myself as a student, I was now...
I’m just a girl clutching her VCR, begging it to live forever.
Family Movie Night - what started out as something fun to do with our daughter when we brought a new baby home, has turned into a wouldn’t-miss-it weekly...
I became a mom in an unusual way. My first child was newly 12 when he came home. He was sweet and precious and quirky and more. He still can be, at 16, but he's also becoming a young...
Lately I've been seeing a lot of posts on social media about people commenting on families. I've read countless stories of encounters with old ladies, old men, young moms and dads, and pretty much anyone in...
Daylight Donuts used to be near the corner across from the Chevron Station that used to be on the corner of College and Glenn Avenue. It wasn't much to look at, but it was a special place for our...
I decide to climb out of bed before my alarm sounds. I couldn't sleep much last night anyway for today is the big day!
I prepare a breakfast of muffins, bacon, and eggs- all her favorites. Most mornings are cereal...
You’ve probably seen a post like this somewhere on social media. Maybe it’s a birthday or anniversary or old Facebook memory that popped up and someone is reminiscing about their children. They will say something like “I can’t remember...
It wasn’t uncommon for me to receive a message that my front porch was loaded down with grocery bags of homegrown eggplant, cucumbers and squash. That backyard could grow things like some sort of magic wand was at the...
My husband and I debated for a week whether or not we wanted to take a last-minute end-of-summer family beach trip. All you moms out there know how much preparation goes into vacations. There’s doing the laundry and cleaning...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
