Category Archives: Regular Llife

Beauty and the Beast

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

She quickly shuffles to the living room in her robe. Breathing hard from the short trip from the bathroom, she manages to spit out a few words. Almost in tears she sputters, “I can’t do the thing. It’s just too…I … Continue reading →

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God’s Love

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Nora started preschool this past Fall. She needed school. Academically, she was probably ahead of the curve. She knew all her colors, shapes, body parts, how to write her name, the alphabet, could count, and had a vocabulary of a … Continue reading →

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These Little Moments

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

These days, my life is so complicated. It’s hard to take care of everyone. When we decided to have five children, my grandparents were in relatively good health. I had no idea that I would be taking care of them and … Continue reading →

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New Year Blessings

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Today seems to be the day we begrudgingly look at all of our failures over the past year and promise to do all of those things better this coming year. Well folks, I’m over it. I’m over looking at failures. … Continue reading →

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Change.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

  I hear ‘time for change’ and I shudder. Anxiety sets in. I know no one is going to throw pennies or quarters at me; that might be rather exciting. Change means there is something different about to happen. It means my … Continue reading →

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Mind-full

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

I remember, when I was younger I would spend hours listening to music, day dreaming, doodling, writing, and thinking. I am an outgoing person. I love to talk. I love to listen. I love to laugh. I also love to … Continue reading →

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Reason for the Season

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

There are moments when I wonder if I am doing anything right as a parent. I mean, I have listened to nothing but arguing from my children lately. It is constant irrational bickering over anything, everything, and nothing–all at once. … Continue reading →

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Foggy Decisions

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Drinking and driving kills. If you don’t believe me, ask my kids. Ask them what it feels like hear their dad is dead, or for my youngest child (of the three with Randy), to never know her biological father at … Continue reading →

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You’re Gonna Miss This

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

My kids and husband seem to think that once I have an empty nest I will seek to fill it  again through adoption. I’m not sure about that. I do know this. I’m gonna miss this. As crazy as life … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Punch

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

There’s a chance for punch(es) this Thanksgiving. Kids are home–all of them. An entire week. And it’s chilly outside. The kids are all at terrible ages for sibling rivalry. Most of the time these days, I feel like running away. Kayla … Continue reading →

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