Home Life | Parenting

Conversations with my Kids: “Tummy aches and Trucks – Two True Stories”

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Tummy aches and Trucks – Two True Stories” A few weeks ago, my seven …

Home Life

Pumpkin Love

Many people think December is the craziest time of the year.  For us, it seems to be the month of October.  Our family absolutely loves the Fall season – cooler weather, various shades of leaves (red, gold, brown, etc.), lots of festivals, fairs, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin patches and the birth of my first pumpkin daughter …

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Furry Members of the Family

I have been thinking a lot lately about what pets add to the household.  My husband’s dad and step-mom recently visited and bought my two girls’ two pet guinea pigs.  I didn’t know what to expect with these furry rodents but we’re all really taken with them. They are actually very sweet and sit still …

Home Life | Parenting

Where’s the Reset Button?

In dealing with a two year old, a very stubborn red haired two year old, we enforce the “reset” method on a regular basis in our household.  Others may refer to it as a ‘time-out’ or a moment of reflection. Call it what you will….it’s taking a forced break, like it or not.  For the …

Home Life | Personal Growth

Faithful Friends

Last week I was feeling down in the dumps and rather stressed.  One day I just completely lost it and fell apart.  I picked myself up rather quickly though with the support of my family and the kindness of a few friends too. I have a few close, local friends that are absolutely wonderful.  One …

Home Life | Personal Growth

Thought for the Day

Why is it that I can manage a household, two young kids, a tough job that keeps me busy, cooking meals from scratch and a whole lot more, but I cannot properly shave my legs for anything in this world??  I always end up with a ‘patch of grass’ somewhere on the back of my …