Oh you know, it's just a typical Saturday around here.I'm awoken at the break of dawn to affix a perfect ponytail for my eldest, on her way to her first livestock judging meet (Thanks, Teresa for the lift!). As I stumble down the stairs to say good bye to Anna and Joe (who is also off to chore, take ... Read More about My Love Language Is Rodent Removal
Looking Back Without Cringing
So.It's been six years since I started this little blog.Six years. I will spare you the list of things we have accomplished or changed or whatever, as I tend to skim that part of all other blogs, because a lot happens to a lot of people in even one year's time.Anyway, six years have passed, over six ... Read More about Looking Back Without Cringing
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
Can anybody else relate to this as their schedule right now?Can I get an Amen from all the parents of littles out there?As long as we keep everything churning around here on a predictable schedule (get up, work out, breakfast, make lunches, clean up, catch bus, little kid breakfast, clean up, ... Read More about Lather, Rinse, Repeat
While I Do Enjoy Seasons, Freezing My Face Is NOT My Favorite
So today's high is a whopping 5 degrees. Factor in the windchill, and you've got yourself some fun times when it's MLK Day, everyone's home, exercise class is cancelled, and you sold your treadmill.Have I ever mentioned to you that I am a better person when I MOVE?Couple this with a good ol' ... Read More about While I Do Enjoy Seasons, Freezing My Face Is NOT My Favorite
Because I Prefer Blanket Scarves to Blanket Statements
Oh friends. It's January.Sweet, sweet January in Illinois.Bleak. Muddy (currently).Soon-to-be-cold-as-a-well-digger's-a$$ (Thank Farmer Joe for that phrase!).And full of new beginnings. Am I right?While January out my window has the appearance of bleakness, I believe that January is a time when ... Read More about Because I Prefer Blanket Scarves to Blanket Statements