The Peacemaker

I have always felt that was my role in my family.  I don’t know if it is the Libra in me or the type A in me.  Somehow, there has to be symmetry, balance and unity.  And when I talk about my family, I’m referring to my sister & our parents, not the family that [...]

The Packing Peanuts Saga

It has already been an adventure here this morning.  One boy now has the stomach virus that the other boy & husband had, so I’m keeping him home from school.  And, then I get to work from home.
So, you know that bad weather in Texas?  We get the storm systems a few days after they do, so [...]

My Sunday morning thought

As I was driving home from church this morning (alone, I might add…everyone else was sleeping in and/or sick this morning) I had a thought. 
Most people claim to be “bad with names.”  I don’t want to be bad with names, so I try very hard to remember people’s names when I meet them.  I use [...]

It is trampoline time!

My wonderful father in law bought the kids a trampoline for Christmas.  With the enclosure around the outside, so they’re all snug and secure while they bounce like little Mexican jumping beans. 
And you know what is really fun about the trampoline? Adults can jump on it, too.  My kids absolutely love it when I get [...]

I’m starting a book club!

I don’t know how to do it, but I’m going to.  So far, it is me and my son’s former 2nd grade teacher.  I’m rounding up the troops – if you live anywhere near me, let me know if you want to come and join us.  I need to do something for me.  Now that [...]

Bad ways to spend money

There are some big ticket items that are not fun to buy.  Last Christmas, we had to get a new hot water heater.  This summer, we’re probably going to have to invest in a new air conditioner.  Car repairs are also at the top of the list.  Who wants to pay for a new transmission? [...]

Who is knocking on your door this morning?

So, it is New Year’s Day.  We’ve been VERY lazy this morning.  The kids slept until after 9:00, and we’ve been lounging around.  They were playing Gamecube and I was just lying around and reading in bed.  We finally got motivated for breakfast, and it is 11:00am.  We’re downstairs, and the doorbell rings.
I thought it [...]