Monthly Archives: October 2009
Lessons I’m Learning in the Pothole
1. Even though sometimes I’m afraid that if I start crying I’ll never stop, so far, I’ve always stopped. 2. It is possible to go from crying so hard that I feel I may never stop to snort laughing in … Continue reading
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Fasten Your Seatbelts
I’m glad I made a Gladi/GratiTuesday list this week. I needed to start off my week on a thankful theme because it’s been a rough road ever since. I feel like I’ve run into, over, and through a lot of … Continue reading
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Living: LaVida Coffee Gal
*I wanted to make the post a play on words based on that snappy little Ricky Martin song. Hey, I tried. Today is Kellie from La Vida Dulce’s birthday. We’re real-life friends, you know. Sus introduced us when I was visiting … Continue reading
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Gladituesday…Because There’s Always Something to Be Glad About
The title only works if you read it in your best British, Hayley Mills as Pollyanna accent. Try it again. See what I mean? On the Tuesdays that she blogs, my friend Gretchen usually makes a list of reasons she’s … Continue reading
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He’s Back
He came back. That’s his head peeking out the side of the bus door. See the orange between him and the boy with the cap and the red shirt? That’s his little brother who couldn’t wait until Big B was … Continue reading
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Fear Not
I’ve never thought of myself as fearful. I enjoy a good adventure. I’m a certified scuba diver, I’ve bungee jumped several times, I have made over ninety skydives, and I’ve traveled to Africa. I’ve really never been much of a … Continue reading
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10 on the (10+5)th
I hate to be late. I used to have a bad habit of being late but I’ve worked extremely hard the last few years to do a better job at being punctual and for the most part, I’m a reformed … Continue reading
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Now Where Were We?
I didn’t make it back to the blog yesterday. It was a busy day that turned into a hectic evening which led to an eventful night/morning. Most of it was good stuff, except for the night/morning events. My oldest climbed … Continue reading
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Stay Tuned, More to Come
We had our first soccer game last night. My original plan was to get back from the game and post some pictures so you could share in the fun. However, I know now that being a soccer mom is exhausting, … Continue reading
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Why I’m Not Sleeping These Days
The following conversation took place inside my head early Sunday morning: I’m awake. Why am I awake? Is it today yet? Wait. I guess it’s always today. What time is it? Where’s my alarm clock? Is that a 3? It’s … Continue reading
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