I have four kids. Two independent kids buy school lunch. One very dependent one eats lunch at home with me because we hang out together frequently. And one takes a lunch to school. Every. Single. Day. Who packs the lunch? Moi. If you’re anything like me, by mid school year, your well of sack lunch …
It’s Mamakat’s Writer’s Workshop time again. This week’s prompt: 4.) Share some blogging advice. Wondering whether to remain a guilt-free, sane member of the masses of lurkers or join the other commitment-laden half and start a blog? Maybe this will help you decide. Top 10 Reasons to Blog: Like yesterday’s post, blogging gives you license …
Quiet. Shy. A Peacemaker. A Pleaser. That’s how I’d describe myself growing up. Since having 4 kids, being their advocate when dealing with teachers, medical specialists and school administration, and moving around a lot, I’ve come out of my shell. My family would agree that I’ve become opinionated. And fortunately (or not) I’m not afraid …
Things we did this week: Took one 4 year-old with me to a church meeting dressed (all day long) like this: Decorated the house with a little Valentine Spirit: “Helped” Ralf and the boys make this cake for the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. Cheered with the elementary kids as the Special Olympics Torch …
Wow! You ladies sure have given this chore system a lot of thought! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with me. I’ve read and reread all the comments. I researched all the links. I’ve made lists and tallies and charts. And I’ve come up with a system to try. For now. It’s a little …
One sock, Two sock, Red sock, Blue sock, From the singles pile you wish you could walk Out of the laundry room to find your perfect match Who you haven’t been with since the last whites batch. As a couple you entered this house to live, Your warmth, reinforced toe and comfort to give. Now …
Mud. Dried mud. Technically it would be called dirt, I suppose. Whatever it’s called, someone tracked it all over my house this morning. I won’t name names but I could tell who it was as I followed the path around with my vacuum after the kids were bouncing down the road on the yellow kidmobile …
I’m not sure how you found me but thank you, Emily Jensen, for featuring my “Someday…” post as your Mini Moment in today’s Deseret News Mormon Times Bloggernacle. I’m giddy! Have a wenderful weekend!
One good thing came of the trainwreck this week. I spent some time at the second hand store searching for costume accessories. Hey, if I was going to hack my way through the song, at least I could look good doing it. Second-hand stores are not on my normal shopping route, although with this economy …
I’m Going to He** in a handbasket… Tonight… At precisely 7:00… On the stage of our church… (Get there early for good seats) It’s going to be a trainwreck. The women of our church meet once a month on a Tuesday night for a little inspiration, instruction, and calorie-laden dessert. This month our topic is …
I never thought I’d have boys. They are all completely different and extraordinary and challenging and perplexing and fascinating in their own ways. One of them could spend the entire day at home making Legos and claymation movies. One thinks the ideal school day would involve NO recess. And the last one breathes, dreams, and …
Dear Fitness Instructor, WHAT was THAT all about this morning? I’ve been coming to this class for 6 months now and it’s never been THIS hard! I will cut you some slack because I know you were just subbing. Perhaps Cheryl failed to explain the intricacies of our 5:30 AM Strength Training class in Studio …
