There’s a group of men that meet at my workplace twice a month. Their purpose: a fatherhood committee. They discuss the importance of fatherhood and what they can do to improve it in our community. Apparently, there are a bunch of men out there who aren’t good fathers [you probably knew that]. One of our … More {fatherhood}
My sister and I go way back. I, believe it or not, vaguely remember bringing her home from the hospital in 1972. [Obviously I’m older.] She is my only sibling, and one of the few people on the planet who I can joke with about the 3 boys that used to live next door to … More Sisters
June 9 is my wedding anniversary. This year marks 21 years. I became a wife at 21 years of age; I was 2 months from being 22. So sometime in this year of marriage, I’ll pass into the time of life when I’ll have been married longer than I have not. That’s an interesting concept. I … More 21
When my daughter was young, I made up “Princess Catherine Alexis” stories for her. I usually just made them up on the spot, and she greatly enjoyed them. This one is in honor of her 13th birthday. Once upon a time, there was a princess named Princess Catherine Alexis. She lived in a castle with … More {Princess Catherine Alexis}
Before this week is out, my daughter will turn 13. She’ll go to bed on Friday night as a “tween” and awaken on Saturday a teenager. Am I ready for this??? Am I prepared? Can anyone possibly be prepared? I recently posted this on Twitter: “Parenting isn’t really parenting until your daughter is 12. Now … More happy {13}
In the last week, I’ve awoken and not been able to go back to sleep due to thinking of business cards. Yes, I know that’s a strange worry. Recently I was asked to get new cards printed for the CEO of the organization I work for. Unfortunately, he and anyone else who might have information … More strange [day] indeed
Last year I wrote a blog entry about only having 10 years left before my daughter graduates college: Mothers and Daughters. This is stating the obvious, but, it’s one year later which means there are now 9 years left [10-1=9].Nine years. Our time together will of course be shortened if she doesn’t attend the University … More i-want-to-take-my-daughter-to-africa
Sometimes I can’t think of a stellar idea for a blog entry. Sometimes my mind is scattered. This could be the result of having a 16 year old and an almost 13 year old and a beagle and a full time job and a husband who works at a church. Or maybe I just have … More a week in the life
Our church had a Good Friday service this year. Daughter Allie did not feel well Friday evening, so she stayed home. Shorty after arriving at church, I received this text message:Allie: What do I do?Me: About what?Allie: The storm. The tornado.[Unbeknownst to me, tornadoes were apparently in the area.]Me: It’s ok. R u afraid?Allie: Yes.Me: … More {what am I picking up?}
My daughter has a friend who went to London on spring break. I’m not talking London, Kentucky, either. London, as in England. As in home of the queen. Other friends have traveled to other locales. We didn’t travel over this break. I have been in my current job for just over 4 months. My husband … More [spring break ’11]
Upon a Sunny Day 