Entries from February 2008

February 26, 2008

The Many Detours In Life

This cartoon lives on my fridge so I can see it daily. I have no idea when I first clipped it out of a newspaper, it had to have been at least 10-15 years ago. But that’s not really my point.
My point is life is always going to be full of [...]

February 22, 2008

Snips and Snails, And Puppy Dog Tails

It’s a Baby Boy

Due July 23, 2008
After enduring so many heart wrenching miscarriages, I have been really nervous about accepting this pregnancy even though it has been exactly what we have been hoping and praying for. Seeing him yawn today and move all around made it seem that much more real. [...]

February 21, 2008

Friendship and Marriage

I just wanted to say a B*I*G thank you to all who commented on my post the other day. [...]

February 19, 2008

The Cool-Off Corner Revisited

Nearly 7 months ago I wrote a post entitled, “Works-For-Me: A Cool-Off Corner, Not Just A Time Out.” Since then this post has been viewed nearly 5,000 times.
I have really enjoyed the commentary that has followed this post, but recently I got an interesting response from “A Concerned Mom.”
I believe in teaching children to take [...]

February 12, 2008

Happy Third Birthday, Cory

Dear Cory,
It is hard to believe that 3 years ago today I was in the hospital cradling you, my new 9 pound infant. From the moment I met you, I knew you would have a profound impact on my life, but little did I know how much you would teach me in just a [...]

February 10, 2008

Back To Menu Plan Monday

It has been a couple of weeks since I last participated in Menu Plan Monday, mostly because our home life got a bit discombobulated with all the sickness that was plaguing our family. Hopefully, though, good health will now bless our house.
Monday: Red Sauce Enchiladas and veggies
Tuesday: Sweet and Sour Meatballs, [...]

February 7, 2008

Much Ado About Books

Back in high school, one of my all time favorite films was “Much Ado About Nothing.” The constant and quick, clever wit in this movie had me immediately hooked. This was, and still is, one of those films I could watch over and over and over again.
Consequently when I found out that Annette Lyon’s [...]

February 6, 2008

The Light At The End of the Sick Tunnel

It’s about time … I think we finally have arrived at the end of the sick tunnel. Cory has now gone 3 days without throwing up. I hope it is safe to say we have conquered the stomach virus that plagued our home. Now the rest of us just need to [...]

February 3, 2008

No Reprieve

Just when we think Cory is finally recovering from his bout with a horrid stomach bug … we have a good 18 hour or even 23 hour stretch of no throw up or diarrhea … it returns again to haunt us.
He still can’t keep any food down other than a few saltines and pretzels here [...]