Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Birthday Party

Last Sunday I did a double birthday party for my two oldest children.  Boy am I glad that’s over!  There is a reason I am not a professional party planner!  Why did I do it?  It was the “golden” birthday … Continue reading

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Careful what you wish for

So I’ve been pondering the question, “Do I bring my Karma/God Action/Fate directly to me?” And I realize a few things. Yes, I probably did.  But did I get what I wished for?  No.   Did I get a possible version … Continue reading

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This new generation

I swear… kids are entertainment.  I’m having a quietly lazier morning as I don’t work on Wednesday (its my day to run errands and such) and the kids go into school an hour later so they are watching kids programs … Continue reading

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Born before 1979

I read this and smiled.  It is very true in many ways.  And pardon me if you’ve already seen it. This is dedicated to those Born 1930-1979     TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!! First, … Continue reading

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Stranger Class

Last Saturday the kids and I did Stranger Class.  There were several break-ins in my mother’s neighborhood and she got the full scoop at a Neighborhood Watch meeting called by the local Police Dept.  This “gang” of thieves would go door … Continue reading

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Funny story from Kindergarden

I’m reminded of a funny incident from when Conor went (and passed) kindergarten.  It went like this. Conor… Mom, today we played a new game and I want to tell you about it. Okay, first off let’s be honest.  We … Continue reading

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Damaged my back

So I think last Friday I may have over done it juuuuust a tiny bit at the gym.  My back started hurting, my lower back.  It felt like back labor and since I started my cycle (3 days early… thank … Continue reading

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Spill Class

Today we had Spill Class.  I don’t know why I didn’t start this one earlier.   I’ve been thinking a lot about the skills my kids need to know to be successful as adults.  Things that somehow I picked up and … Continue reading

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The Pool

              Wednesday is the day I don’t go to work but try to get in all my errands and shopping done.  So, I took my oldest, Luke, to my gym to go swimming.  His low muscle-tone makes swimming difficult and only … Continue reading

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