Fourteen Months
The last time I worked outside the home, other than a couple days of subbing, was early June 2011. Fourteen months ago. Back then August 2012 seemed really far away but as time often proves to fly or stall—doing the opposite of whatever we prefer, August 2012 is here....
Let’s Do 52! Impromptu
When we first discussed moving, the one nagging doubt that kept bothering me was that we’d be moving away from my brother, his wife and their two girls. We used to live 4 doors down and in the same townhouse we even shared a roof. It was wonderful living...
Let’s Do 52! Frilly
When statisticians (or whoever calculates such things) estimate the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18, I wonder if they take into consideration that by the time the child hits age 2 or 3, they will be invited to a birthday party every other weekend, if...
Let’s Do 52! Rebirth
This is the day the Lord has made, let us Rejoice and be glad! I have been waiting a long time for this day, the day Allison was baptized! I remember the joy of watching Andrew’s baptism and was upset that we waited so long for Allison’s. I purchased...
Let’s Do 52! Sparkly
July 4th. Independence Day. Should maybe be called “Moving Day” in our family. We first moved to New Jersey on July 5th 2003 and then moved home July 4th 2004. It seems fitting that we moved the first things into our new house on July 5th 2012. That’s right,...
Let’s Do 52! Boxes
This is the week. At least, in theory. I’m not sure which “we promise this will be the day you move” day we’re on now but I have pretty decent hope that this one really will be it. We’re up to our eyeballs in boxes. Or, in Allison’s case,...
Let’s Do 52! Patience
Week 26. Half way there. This is probably the one and only thing each week that I refuse to put off for another day because I’m afraid it won’t happen. And because my kids are growing up too fast. And if I miss even a few days I might...
Let’s Do 52! Mine
I had a “drop everything and grab my camera” moment today (which should be painfully obvious from the poor lighting and shadowy faces).We had just arrived home and had bags full of groceries in our hands. I was putting things down and noticed that A was just standing there,...
Let’s Do 52! Exhausting
Left thumb in mouth, right thumb and pointer finger twirl earring: Allison’s unmistakable “I’m tired” cue. A Starbucks cup in hand: Mommy’s unmistakable “I’m tired” cue. The other day while waiting in line at the drive through at Starbucks, Andrew asked me, “Mommy, why do you need Starbucks everyday?”...
Let’s Do 52! Generations
My grandparents are two of the most amazing people I’ve ever known. They are selfless and devoted, caring and compassionate, interesting and fun. They have wonderful stories, especially my grandfather who served this country both in the Army and the Air Force. You don’t meet people like them in...