Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Ha! Got your attention with that title, didn't I? Because if there's one word I don't associate with the season of Advent, it's bliss. Peaceful, maybe...and okay, frenzied, maybe... But bliss? No. Uh-uh. No. The pressure I feel is just too great. And the funny thing is, there's pressure even to be peaceful! It's like a competition, … [Read more...]
{A Photo-Heavy Recap} We had a lovely day yesterday. How about you? My favorite quote of the day was: “Momma! Your scarf's on fire!” And wouldn't you know? It was. Not surprisingly, this exclamatory remark was directly preceded by my saying, “Everything is more or less ready. If you need me, I'll be out on the deck.” With a … [Read more...]
The It's Almost Thanksgiving!/Movie Review Edition First, an exchange. “Hello, Ma’am!” George said, coming into the room. “Hi, Hon.” (That was me, standing at the counter.) “I’m not a Hun,” he replied matter-of-factly. “I'm a wizard.” Oh and that leftover Elphaba hat he's wearing? His sister glued it to his head. * * * Also? Our hot … [Read more...]
I'm sorry. It's Monday and I'm talking about my exhausting weekend. That's not right! You probably need as much pep in your step as I do. Here's Maggie's Helpful Hint #1: Coffee. Lots of it. (I'm on my 2nd 3rd cup.) Alas, there's no Helpful Hint #2. Are you kidding? You leave me one in the com-box because, HELLO, it's been an exhausting … [Read more...]
And I would do it again in a heartbeat! KARE 11 News Anchor Diana Pierce and Me(I'm the short one on the right.) (Although...and I'm probably splitting hairs here...it would even more fun if I were paid ;) Not paid as much as Diana, though, 'cause she's a pro. Gosh, was she ever! It was totally interesting to be in the KARE 11 studio and … [Read more...]
[and an ardent request for prayers] "You can do it, Mom!" "No, I can't!""Yes, you can!" A year ago, I reviewed "Got Milk?" Magic Straws on this blog. A few DAYS ago, the same people that asked me to do the review asked if I wanted to talk about Magic Straws (and some other stuff) on KARE 11 news @ 4:00 TODAY. "No way," I thought. "Way … [Read more...]
{and me on TV} {i think} [1] Remember our visit to see Meghan in Wisconsin? Her family (at least, four of them) returned the favor on Sunday. They were dropping off half their crew at the airport--a trip to Disney World with Grandma & Grandpa!--and were able to come for brunch afterwards. Meghan brought her baby, which was … [Read more...]
On the Need to Breathe, Reboot, Be Happy "Sometimes I get frustrated I just want everyone to go away Sometimes I roar like a lion cub That’s when Mama knows I need a little extra love" From the song "Sometimes" (by Frances England) I walked into the kitchen on Wednesday morning and sniffed the air. "Am I baking something?" I asked myself, and … [Read more...]
On Failing to Love and Growing in Trust and Trying to Laugh and Yeah. Today I'm making this French Toast for breakfast because I owe the kids at least that. Last night was bad. This morning will be better. I'm a mommy who bakes in reparation. * * * * * It was really just one of those days. I thought and thought about the people in the … [Read more...]
Originally posted on 11/11/11 (Cool date, huh?) This morning, I opened my daughter’s English 2 book at random. Opened it at “random”—ha! With God, there is no “random.” Here is the poem that I found on that page. Here is the poem; I hope you like it. St. Martin’s Cloak Saint Martin was an officer In the mighty ranks of Rome. He … [Read more...]
