I have enjoyed getting to spend some real quality time with W as N is in school each day now. I can tell that he kind of looks forward to certain treats each day as well. Here's a few extra special treats W has gotten a taste of while his…
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Five Things: A Mom’s Courage.
Going into the mall or other dedicated shopping establishment with your kid(s) and without a stroller. Showing up for a playdate someplace as the only mom who didn't bring snacks for her kid(s). Grocery shopping without a container of Cheerios. Taking your kid(s) with you to go bra shopping. And…
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Five Things: Interesting women.
Today's Five Things post is dedicated to some very lovely and interesting women I had the priviledge of meeting today. I was the featured speaker at a local women's networking meeting for eWomen Network - Kansas City chapter. This was such a cool speaking engagement! I really enjoyed giving an overview…
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Five Things: Bloggity giveaways.
If the blogosphere keeps givin' out, I'll just have to keep blogging about it. Check out the latest edition of freebie finds across the internet: Parent Reviewers is giving away a BeLight Bag of choice. (ends September 19, 2008) An Island Review is giving away a Halloween Tigger & Pooh DVD. (ends September…
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Five Things: Labor Day Weekend
Although I never take a day off as a mom (as I am sure many of you can relate to), I am looking forward to a few good things this weekend. I am finally getting a much needed – and deserved – haircut and color. I am excited to try…
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Five Things: Before I was a mom, I never thought I’d:
Be brave enough to stick my hand inside my kid's diaper only to confirm that, yes, he had in fact taken a poop. Be jumping at the chance to finish the half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich or cold toast that my kids left behind, because it was the only small chance…
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Five Things: Bloggity giveaways.
Check out these latest finds of bloggity goodness. Blog giveaways are all the rage, you know. Reading in Appalachia is giving away the book “The Shack” by William P. Young (ends August 18) ~ I should note that one of my very good friends from church just highly recommended this…
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Five Things: Summer fun.
In today's edition of Five Things I'm naming my top five to-dos before summer officially comes to a close. I can't believe I'm actually saying that! I haven't had enough use of my flip-flops yet! I'm praying I can still wear them in October. Yeah, right! The kids and I…
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Five Things: TV Bliss
I’m loving our TV more and more and here’s just a few reasons why: Reading Rainbow, one of D and I’s favorite kids’ shows of all time, is back on PBS. The kids are enjoying it and we’ve set the DVR to record yet another program. Wipeout is not only…
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Five things.
Here are my Five Things for today. As part of my new blog editorial calendar, Five Things will now be a regular on Fridays. I've made mutiple trips to one of my favorite stores this past week and each time I've run into a friend from church there. What a…