Category Archives: In My Life

I Like To Steal Ideas, but Only Ones That Are Brilliant

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

My friend Amy is posting something she’s calling “Today’s Happiness”. I’m going to join her, because it’s just a darn good idea. And you know, I might call my version “Yesterday’s Happiness”, because these were actually taken yesterday. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Date!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Sorry to leave that sad post up for so long and leave it hanging there… Tomorrow we’re taking the boys to my parents for a sleepover at my parents’ house and heading to Lawrence to see one of our all … Continue reading →

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The Clone Wars

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

There are times when it is really really extra hard to be gracious and grateful for what you have, like just being a parent. This job is not always easy. It’s not all wine and roses, not all fun and … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Bandwagon

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

What are your hopes for 2011? Here are mine: Work less. Spend more time with my family. Working from home doesn’t equate to being able to spend more time with the ones you love. It also means maximizing work time … Continue reading →

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Christmas Hangover

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

I love Christmas. Who doesn’t?? As an adult without kids, I liked Christmas, but now? It’s just so much better. Hearing the squeals as they open gifts. Hearing “WOW!” over something Santa knew they wanted, or “Thanks for getting that … Continue reading →

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Last Christmas…

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

A year ago (well, almost), it snowed on Christmas eve, at our old housein Texas.It never snows in Texas.People will talk about it for eons.It probably snowed an entire foot-which was the biggest snowfall on record.It was incredible…and beautiful.And it … Continue reading →

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A conversation between my two sons

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Lennon: “Jingle bells! Jingle bells! Jingle all the way!” Noel: “No, Lennon, sing this one: ‘Jingle bells! Batman smells! Robin laid an egg! Batmobile lost a wheel and the Joker ran away! Hey!’” Lennon: “Jingle bells! Batman smells! Batmobile! Batmobile! … Continue reading →

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Finding the Words

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Last night I heard something here, that I want to try and put into words of my own, but I’m not sure how just yet… Instead, I post these pictures. And once again, just looking at them, I’m at a … Continue reading →

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Move Over, Williams-Sonoma

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

I’m always looking for a new holiday goody to share with my family & give away to friends. I love to bake, but cookies can become a bit of a chore and a mess (although they are FUN). Candy and … Continue reading →

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Alexander

Posted on December 18, 2010 by

Today, we’re headed down to the Coterie Theatre to see a live version of Judith Viorst’s classic, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”. We’re all very excited. In 7th or 8th grade, I memorized this book … Continue reading →

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