My eight-year old son has my heart. From the day I found out I was having a little boy, to the first time I laid eyes on his chubby little cherub face, through the past several years of growing pains, and even today when leaving for work: he had to give me an extra hug, "just because Ma!" …
Month: March 2015
My Two-Year Old is a Bully
Deleting my excessively huge ‘sent’ email folder this morning, I came across a story that I sent out to my family last year. Here is an oldie, but a goodie! Friday, January 31st, 2014….. As you all know, I recently had surgery to have an umbilical hernia repaired. My stomach hasn't been the prettiest thing …
It’s a BEE-utiful Day!
The first hurdle has officially been vaulted over. Two out of my three bee hives made it through the winter! Spring has sprung here in southern Illinois, and the forecast is full of beautifully mild days for the next two weeks. I went ahead and pulled the winterizing gear off my three hives and peeled …
YOU are Not a Waste of Time
I have been a slug for the past couple of weeks. My usual active and healthy lifestyle has been neglected, and I have a million and one excuses. The constant below-freezing temperatures and snow on the ground makes it almost unbearable to go outside. When I do slug my way over to the gym, the …
Don’t Drink and Dye!!
A couple of weeks ago, I found my first grey hair…... Okay, that was a bold face lie. I found my actual First Grey Hair on May 7th, 2003, upon returning home from a deployment. I figured the stress of being away from my 5-year old daughter, was reason enough. I plucked that mutha, taped …
Ironic Thought of the Day – 3/1/2015
... My husband drives a snow plow as a profession, and I am the one shoveling eight inches of snow off a 1000+ square foot drive....
viCARIously Speaking 