The “Going Big or Going Home” Edition Prologue: Last night, I determined a hot bath was in order. Leaving the toddler in the capable hands of his oldest sister, (aka my 13-year-old daughter), I retreated behind my locked bathroom door with a copy of Jane Eyre and bubbles. Lots and lots and lots of bubbles. I had gotten, perhaps, five … [Read more...]
Between a Rock and a Happy Place
Last night, 4-year-old George was waiting on Mom for a “tuddle.” “What’s wrong with Daddy?” my husband asked. “Why can’t you cuddle with me instead?” “Well,” George told him matter-of-factly, “You’re not a girl and you’re not a mom.” * * * Therein lies the problem lately. It’s hard enough being a hormonal girl, but this business of being a … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
I did not--most certainly did NOT--meet my health and wellness goals this past week. Between the wedding in North Dakota and my need for crunchy/salty, chewy/sweet while driving and my five oldest children away at camp since Sunday [momma angst!] and the bag of honey mustard Snyder's pretzels mindlessly consumed last night... Well. The weight is … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
The Wedding in North Dakota Edition I thought I would give you an update on my father, since we got to see him this past weekend. [Insert big happy smiley face here] We went home for the wedding of my sister's son... ...also known as my nephew. I have known Jon, gosh, since he was a baby and I didn't have any. Now he's a grown man … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
“We've all made mistakes that seem to lead us astray; But every time they helped to get us where we are today.” The Wailin' Jennys, Heaven When We're Home Goals. Do you have them? Do you set them? Are they S.M.A.R.T goals, as in Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Realistic; and Timely? I do. I have lots of goals, and eating … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
When I originally started this series, way back in November of 2011, it was meant to be a source of encouragement and motivation: encouragement to you, my compatriots, and motivation to me, to get off my squishy bottom. Now I don't know if I should continue. I mean, I know I should continue to eat well and exercise, but I don't know if the scale … [Read more...]
Another Daddy Update
The “Flashback/Father’s Day” Edition Prologue: My dad had his surgery on Friday morning and it seemed as though it was a success. The doctor removed several inches of skin and tissue—the entirety of my father’s left breast, in fact. This makes me cringe; that poor sore man! My dad remained cheerful throughout the process and not surprisingly... … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
Two posts in one morning! I hope you’ll forgive me, but I need—need!—to give you a quick update on my dear daddy because he’s having surgery tomorrow. Please, please keep him in your prayers. Of all the options the team of doctors gave him—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—this one is the fastest and (hopefully? Please God?) best option for my … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
(Because yes, this awesome man’s my “daddy.”) (I am 46 and he is 88 and he will always be my daddy.) The little boy in this photo is now six feet tall. Craziness! I would like to thank you, dear readers, again & again & with all my heart, for the prayers you are offering for my father. Certainly “cancer” is not the most upbeat of … [Read more...]
Love is Everything
Early this morning I dropped my boys off at school. “Only one week to go!” 15-year-old Joe remarked. “And then I start my driver’s training.” As we pulled up to the entrance, my eyes were drawn to a girl on the sidewalk. In most every way, she looked like the other female students—standard white polo, navy skirt—but in one distinct way, she was … [Read more...]
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