Category Archives: thoughts

Checking In

Just a quick update to tell everyone that I have been deemed cancer free by my surgeon last week! It was such a relief and we feel very lucky and blessed to have those results! We have been doing lots … Continue reading

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Grateful

My sweet Grandma did pass last night, peacefully, with my mom, a few of my grandma’s other daughters and my cousin all by her side. This morning was rough as I spoke to my mom and could hear the pain … Continue reading

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Recommit

re·com·mit tr.v.re·com·mit·ted, re·com·mit·ting, re·com·mits 1. To commit again. 2. To refer (proposed legislation, for example) to a committee again. Recommit is not the prettiest word. Not even the most interesting either, but this was the word I had picked earlier … Continue reading

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Change of Plans

Right now my family sleeps. I sit listening to the ocean sounds coming from the dishwasher while sipping my homemade knockoff version of Starbuck’s caramel apple cider. Think caramel apple meets hot apple cider. But even better. My version is … Continue reading

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I’m Mediocre and I Like It

Just some thoughts while driving home tonight… Worsts: Jake now works out of the house after being home for 3 months with us (can you say adjustment?) I’ve seen icky wolf spiders with babies on their backs 4 times in … Continue reading

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Stars And Stripes

I wrote a post, blinked, and now it’s ten twelve days later. For real. That “twinkling of an eye” phrase is really starting to make sense lately. Since last Friday I have sewed a lot, (pictures to come soon) cleaned … Continue reading

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Before The Madness…

I’m finally home from vacation, but luckily my brain is still in vacation mode, so I’m not completely freaking out about all that is coming up. yet. I’m sure soon the reality will set in, but for now I’m enjoying … Continue reading

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TGIF!!

I always like Fridays, and right now it’s only 12:54am, and I still LOVE that it’s Friday! That may tell you how today has been. This week started great, continued to be great and then today?… tough. Really tough. No … Continue reading

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Need

Often I get caught up in the day to day just like everyone else. I fuss over the girl’s hair and clothes before they go to school. I flip through decorating magazines and dream about a full kitchen remodel a … Continue reading

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Sunday Thoughts/Mother’s Day

I woke up being a grump on Mother’s Day. Why? I don’t know. But I went ahead and was snippy to Jake before (and on the way) to church. I only did it a few more times before I decided … Continue reading

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