Category Archives: family
Happy winter!
I’m not the biggest fan of winter (though the past couple have been so mild, it’s hard to really complain), but I love the winter solstice. It’s my daughter’s birthday, and that’s always worth celebrating! Today, I’m mostly taking a … Continue reading
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Sweet sixteen
I have a lot to be grateful for today — high ground, electricity, heat. But what I really want to express my gratitude for today is a date. Last Thursday marked the sixteenth anniversary of the day my husband and … Continue reading
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In-service days
I’m grateful that I finished up the current batch of paying work and have time free to spend with my family on a day when the kids are both home for teacher in-service days and my husband has fall break. … Continue reading
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Noisy kids
My son’s been off at camp for a week. Saturday, my daughter and I drove up to the camp to pick him up. My minivan was filled with chatter and singing all the way home; I’d missed that. In fact, … Continue reading
Q & A about birthday parties
Q: Birthday parties? That doesn’t seem very writing oriented! A: It’s not. I said so yesterday. My son’s birthday is coming up, and we’re having a party for him for the second time ever. Q: Really? And you think that’s … Continue reading
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Drive-in movies
Meant to post this yesterday, but there was a lot going on — work, dental appointments, movies. The movies are, as the subject says, the point.
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Mother’s Day
I have an amazing mother, one who has always believed in me, always supported me, always told me I could be who I wanted to be. She didn’t just mouth the words, though; she lived them. She went back to … Continue reading
Handmade and other goodies
Leading up to Christmas, I took some time out from working on my son’s quilt to work on presents — specifically, sweaters for both kids. I have more butterflies to add to the girl’s sweater. Maybe I’ll add a couple … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers, and happy Thursday to everyone else (or Friday if you’re that far ahead)! It’s been a busy few days jammed with family, although I had a good writing day on Tuesday. Just a … Continue reading
