Hello Dear Friend, how I have missed you. It’s been two-and-a-half weeks since I last posted and so much has happened since then—and so little, too. The holidays have come and gone and, quite honestly, I don’t have anything positive…
Category: Whims & Words
Morsels Of Holiday Magic
Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year I’ve been in such a negative frame of mind lately and I know that’s been seeping into my posts. By the time Friday rolled around, I was exhausted, sad,…
A Reason To Slow Down This Holiday Season
And so it begins, House Manno. Those are our “house words,” in true Game of Thrones fashion, LOL. And in this case, I’m referring to the gross, nasty, debilitating, depressing cold and flu season. As soon as we hit Fall,…
Jingle Bah Humbug
We’re barely into December and the holiday season is exhausting me—physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially. A few weeks ago, I gushed about how much I love this time of year and how important it is for me to keep up with…
My Magnificent Gift
I’m thankful for a lot of things this holiday season. I’m thankful for my amazing and gorgeous children, whom I love more than anything in the whole world; my dearest family and friends, all of whom have shaped me into…
Oh Solitary Tree
“Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky.” –Kahlil Gibran I came across this quote the other night and it spoke to me. (I even taped it to my laptop so that I can read it every day.) If…
Go Away, Mommy Guilt
I’ve been thinking a lot about mommy guilt lately. Yesterday morning before school, I was online trying to create an event for my local mom’s club. (I happen to be the club president, so it’s kinda in my job description…
My Christmas Movie List
I’m seeing quite a few posts from people who’ve already put up their Christmas trees, lights, and holiday decorations. I applaud all of you! I have yet to do my own because, well, I think my husband might disown me.…
The Sickness Blues
I complain about a lot of things when it comes to parenting and kids, but one of the worst things is sickness. UGH, just writing that word irritates me. Of course, no one enjoys being sick, but being sick as…
Holiday Stepping Stones
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Goodbye Halloween, hello November and the holly jolly holiday season! And that means I can now begin my Christmas carol celebration! I’m starting things off with a little bit of Percy Faith…