Monthly Archives: January 2009
Fog
Last week I felt like I was being smothered by a dense fog, both literally and figuratively. Thankfully this week the skies seem a little clearer. Some sun breaks have even been apparent. So have circumstances changed? No, not really. … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Friends, Me, Quotes, School
Wishes of a Three Year Old Boy
While driving three year old Cory to preschool this morning through a dense fog [which is how I feel I have been living my life lately ... in a dense fog ... but that is for another post], he and … Continue reading
Filed under Children, Family Life, Humor, Motherhood, Son
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
In honor of Inauguration Day on January 20th, I thought I would post this political piece. Many of you have probably already read it, but I found it quite hilarious … and rather enlightening … so I thought I would … Continue reading
Filed under Humor, Just For Fun, Life, Politics
Stride Rite: Natural Motion Early Walking Shoes
Life’s waiting. Let’s go. I must say I love the Stride Rite motto. I also love the Stride Rite brand. It is a brand I have known forever. It is a brand I can trust. The quality of their products … Continue reading
Filed under Babies, Children, Motherhood, Product Reviews
A Heartfelt Thank You
I just want to say … THANK YOU to all those who humored me and left me a birthday comment. (And if you didn’t leave a comment, feel free to still do so .) You definitely made my day that … Continue reading
My Special Birthday Request
Yes, I have a request of YOU. But we shall get to that in a moment. Birthdays have a way of sneaking up on you. Especially the older you get. It’s really hard for me to grasp the concept that … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Me, Quotes
Six Months Old … So Sad He’s Sick
It’s hard to believe six months have passed since Eli was born. I still think of him as my newborn, as my tiny little baby. However, he is growing up fast and his little personality is emerging with each passing … Continue reading
Filed under Children, Family Life, Motherhood
A Little Debbie Giveaway
While I am still attempting to navigate my re-entry process, I thought I would host a small giveaway. The Little Debbie Company recently sent me a fun goody box full of a variety of 100 calorie snacks. Yep, just what … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Giveaway, Product Reviews
The Re-Entry Process
We are back in Western Washington. Back to real Winter, not Winter Southern California style. **Sigh.** It’s now time to officially begin what I have dubbed the “re-entry process” – attempting to get back to a somewhat normal routine of … Continue reading










