At Least It Smells Like Fall

Just because the calendar says it’s fall doesn’t mean the weather is in a cooperative mood. We’ve had highs in the 80s this past week and it definitely isn’t sweater weather yet.
I did, however, make some purchases to help move the autumn process along. Febreze has these wonderful fall scents and are, of course, “available [...]

To My Baby

I’ve always loved you best because you were the third miracle. You were the last and it made you such a joy. You accepted the stained bibs, old bed, the “third-hand” toys and the baby book that was never quite up-to-date. You are the one I held onto so tightly. There were times when I [...]

To My Firstborn

As I indicated in my last post, I have written little, love notes to each of my boys telling them why they are my favorite. This one belongs to my oldest.
I’ve always loved you best because you were the first miracle. You were the genesis; the fullfillment of young love, the promise of new life. [...]

To My Middle Child

I’ve always loved you best because you were my second miracle. You cried less, had more patience, wore faded clothes and never in your life did anything first, but it only made you more special. You were the one I relaxed with and realized a dog could kiss you and you wouldn’t get sick. You [...]

The Last First Day

Today was the first day of my oldest son’s senior year of high school. I really thought it would take longer for this day to get here. I never imagined the day I took him to kindergarten, dropped him off in the car pool line, parked my car, and secretly followed him to his classroom, [...]

Another Milestone

Last week was Spring Break for our boys and I took the week off to stay home and do a little spring cleaning and to hang out with my “men.”
One of them deserted me, though. The oldest felt like he would have a better time going to the beach with his girlfriend and her family. Go [...]

Dinner Time Conversations

Experts say that the most important thing families can do to stay connected is to eat dinner together on a regular basis. We do, but based on recent dinner time conversations, I don’t know if it is having the intended effect on my family.
These are snippits of recent conversations from our dinner table.
The players: Son [...]

Mom Powers and Mad Cooking Skills

It would appear that I can still impress my children. Ok. If I’m being honest I can only impress one of my children. The youngest. He’s nine. And, yes, I realize it’s a very impressionable age and I’m going to take advantage of that as long as I can.
The other two are 16 (going on [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Holding Out For A Hero

It would appear that some unsavory characters made their way into our Nativity Scene this Christmas.

I guess in a household full of boys I should expect things like this. Hope you had a “villian free” Christmas at your house!
 
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