We’re only 9 days into this new year but I feel like 2020 started at least 3 weeks ago. Christmas is packed away and everyone is back to school and their own schedules. Things are being accomplished yet I feel the days on the calendar are moving at turtle speed or maybe it’s just me. … Continue reading
It’s Christmas Eve. The gifts are wrapped, the baking is done and the stockings are stuffed. I’m feeling pretty good about just sitting back and relaxing for the next few days. This has been a crazy couple of months. October through December are always full with scheduled events and added work but this years little … Continue reading
Today is the day! It feels like we have been celebrating all summer long and now this day is finally here! Twenty-five years ago today, I said, I will. I will love you for better and for worse I will care for you in sickness and in health I will stay with you when we are … Continue reading
Last week, I didn’t write here because I was there. It’s like the Dr. Seuss line: “From there to here, from here to there funny things are everywhere.” Dave and I got away from here…work, kids, house, and every day life… to there… cottage, beach, relaxation and time together. And all along the way there … Continue reading
The piles keep growing — paper by paper. I have agenda item pile-up and my Full-Focus planner is getting a workout. It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I’ve commented to Dave, I feel like May is a second December and June is no “slow down January!” We don’t deal with decorations of Christmas or … Continue reading
I had a sweet surprise this week. All my kids were home Sunday night into Monday morning. It was a treat. I did something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile — BAKE!!! I enjoy working in the kitchen. It relaxes me to bake and cook for others. I enjoy the process and the presentation. … Continue reading
From somewhere in the dark I hear, “Mom?” It usually only takes a whisper and I’m awake. My kids call it “mother ears” because at the faintest sound I’m awake. I used to be a sound sleeper. Snoozing right through alarms, roommates shaking me awake for 7 AM class and my own mother coaxing me … Continue reading
