Our first attempt at decorating Christmas cookies. Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas morning. We hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas with their loved ones. ...
*photo by momJust one for now. This was taken at my mothers, after we found the 'Puppy Chow' gift from my Aunt Syrl. Oh yes, YUM. I figure since its made with Corn Chex, it has nutritional value so therefore Max and I can eat as much as we want! (kidding!) Though Max is a lover of it. So much so, that tin...
Inspiration.Just what I needed to read tonight, after two long days of dealing with typical toddler/two-year-old behavior. I realized tonight as I rocked Max to sleep, I hated the day. I hated the way it wasted away because I was in a bad mood. I hated who I was becoming. Ali Edwards posts quotes from time to time, and I always find them to be applicable...
So, I made an attempt. What do you think? I dont think its as glamorous as Martha's, but I kind of like it better, almost. I think I am liking the greens. Here's how I did it:-Two sets of feathered birds from Hobby Lobby. -Elmer's spray glue.-Martha's chunky glitter. -greens from backyard shrub (that I hate and want to tear out in the Spring)....
As much as I have been posting about Me lately, let me reassure you there has been plenty of Max going around here. I just get behind in the stories and then get overwhelmed in what I want to say. So I am scrapping any sort of story and just sharing the following montage of photos since mid-November.And there's still more to come! ...
I wanted to share this with you as it is easy (though it may not appear to be that way), cheap and tasty, if I do say so myself. I've been cutting back on the Christmas gifts, but I still like to give a little something to some people I work with. Plus this is my second year for teacher gifts. This year, I have...
I know, I know, I said I would post more about Max. However, today I spent my lunch hour looking for inspiration for table decorations for the Chrismtas Eve dinner I will be hosting. Lately I've been fascinated by the whole mid-century glittered christmas trinkets. Martha has a couple of ideas. Plus a few others that I think would be super easy to make. (and...
Say What?Yes, that is exactly what Max had done today. Ear tubes. Since he was three months old he's been plagued with ear infections and upper respiratory infections practically each month. This past August the whole thing peaked and since then (i've counted) he's been on 5 different antibiotics, plus one repeat to treat this nonsense.The pediatrician ever so slightly dropped this procedure in our...
(This is the last 'me' post before we get back to regular scheduled programming where its all Max, all the time!) I love having my nails painted. I love the way they look. I feel pretty when both my finger and toes are painted. (and any mother knows there are times when you just need to feel pretty and not someone's nose/hands/ass cleaner.)Though with typing...
Thought I would share my favorites this time of year, kind of like how Oprah has her 'Favorites'. Mine are on a much much simpler scale!#1. I only eat these during the Holiday Season. #2. Believe it or not, Eggnog. Yes, I do enjoy a cup or two over the days. I like mine heated up just a bit. #3. I've always been a...
As you all well know, its one of my favorite times of year, the holiday season. When I was younger, I would find myself invited to a couple of holiday parties each year, and always happy to go. This year, not too many parties. In fact, only one so far. (Honestly quite, well more than quite okay with it!)However, what I do miss...
A shot from today's attempt to capture a Christmas card. ...
December is right around the corner, and this is usually when Ali Edwards completes her December Daily project. Its a scrapbook to capture the holiday season. It forces one to be in the moment, enjoy the magic of the season. I've tried to do it previously, but I get way too caught up in the details. Today, as I was surfing, I found this journal. The...
This is what started it all.This is what basically took me out at the knees, crippling me from feeling human for the last three months.This plus a toddler made me crave long winter naps. This came as a surprise. I mean I knew what I was doing, but I didnt think it would happen so quickly. I even told the nurse when she called...
I'm still feeling pretty yucky, yet am starting see more good days than bad. I was told when I was in my mid thirties that the body starts taking longer to heal. I didnt believe it. Well, here I am at *that* number (you know the number after 3-9), and now convinced of it. Here's basically what happened in October and so far, November.1. Halloween...