The last day was a travel day. We managed to run into an accident but thankfully we were able to get off the highway and bypass it mostly. By the time we got home, we were all pretty exhausted but not too exhausted for 54th Street for lunch. Over all, it was a nice littleRead More
Waco Day 3
We started out out day at Cracker Barrell, which was right next to the hotel. After a yummy breakfast, we headed to the Texas Ranger Museum. It was actually more interesting than I thought it would be. Although not the most fun activity we may have dreamed of, it was still neat to learn aboutRead More
The Value of These People
To know this dynamic is to love this dynamic. We’re the fab 7 and have always been tight. These two people, my husband’s wonderful parents, have been a solid, stable, giving, and loving force in our lives. From day one, they’ve been the absolute best grandparents and, as we’ve worked out the normal kinks ofRead More
Baby Grackle Rescue
While walking Charlie, I immediately spotted him, a little bird on the ground by our tree. My heart sunk. It’s triple digits, it wasn’t old enough to fly, it even had a couple ants around it. I approached it after we walked Charlie and it opened its mouth. Poor thing was just a little baby.Read More
Chronic Lyme Disease Warrior Truth’s
Can I be honest? Yesterday (Mother’s Day) was rough on my chronic Lyme disease warrior body. Mind you, I loved watching my son play jazz, and all his fun solos, as well as the rest of the band – and I loved being with my other boys and my husband – but it was dangRead More
Waco Trip Day 2
Want to read day one of Waco? Click here. I love Waco. It isn’t good for a long trip. One or two days would be good for most people. And one of the things you must do there is go to the Cameron Park zoo. It’s such a unique zoo, with its winding path andRead More
Our Waco Vacation, Day 1
We had a great vacation to Waco with the kids on spring break. This post is all about our first day there, driving down, and checking into the hotel. We stopped by my in-laws before we left to drop off a house key so they could get in and collect our mail for us. WeRead More
They Say.
They say, be glad you aren’t worse than you are. it could always be worse, at least its not cancer. at least you aren’t dying. You’re allowed to feel all the emotions that a serious/chronic illness brings You’re allowed to be angry for the hard years you’ve faced Gratitude and grief are not mutually exclusive.Read More
No Place Like Home Poem
What does home mean to you? When you ruminate on the thought, does it bring you joy? Peace? Love? Are you comfortable and safe? I jotted down a little something about what my physical home here and my eternal home there means to me. I’d love to know what home means to you. When youRead More
Gary the Happy Snail
My middle son has always been a nature lover. He adores nature, animals, bugs, and the like. While walking home from fishing a month ago he stumbled upon a couple of garden snails and asked if he could keep them at the house in a container. And me being the cool mom, I said, yes.Read More
Free Crochet Hamster Pattern Review
I went looking for a quick, easy project to whip up in one sitting and found this delightful hamster pattern by Grace & Yarn. Pattern at a glance: 3.5 mm hook Worsted weight yarn in main color and accent color Safety eyes, or you could embroider them Stuffing (She has the full list of patternRead More
Dear Fighter,
… you can do hard things. AND you can rest and be still. You don’t have to choose which one to be. You can do both and still remain a warrior. This weekend I was reminded of this while resting, essentially succumbing to a terrible migraine. If you know me you know I’m a fighter.Read More