On Christmas Day (but really before that because we couldn’t wait so we just did the whole shebang two days early), we brought home a baby Labrador Retriever and named her Penny. I’m a new labmom, and I want to offer you some ways to know if you are ready to be a labmom too. I’mContinue reading “TOO”
Category Archives: Reflections
MRS.
When I was in the eighth grade, I walked into a classroom where there was being spoken a foreign language by the most brilliant, bright-eyed, lovely, quirky, caring teacher I still have ever known. Her name was Mrs. Mahuron, but since her husband worked a few doors down in the science department, we sometimes justContinue reading “MRS.”
BLESSONS
For those of you who have followed this blog since it began, I am eternally grateful. Your encouragement has been phenomenal, and I have cherished every exchange. I am so excited to tell you that I have turned this little blog into a book…and until September 13th @ 11:59p.m., you can get FREE SHIPPING ifContinue reading “BLESSONS”
LOST
I attended a conference of sorts this weekend that was aimed at mothers with children. It was located in a city. And I, sweet reader, am a country dweller. Cities make me nervous. My fear is founded. I have been lost and alone in both Chicago and Madrid, without a cell phone. Both times IContinue reading “LOST”
TOGETHER
A few months ago I was talking to a friend of mine. She said this to me: “You just always seem like you’ve got it together.” Um-hum. Fluke. And then today a co-worker said the exact same thing. I am beyond befuddlement. I do not know who they see. So let me set the recordContinue reading “TOGETHER”
BABY
There has never been a longer walk than the one I just made from my baby’s kindergarten class to our minivan in the back of the parking lot. Michael has asked me to please stop calling him a baby, and I cannot. My mom still calls me her baby, and so I have resolved thatContinue reading “BABY”
SEE
I stood in the aisle trying to find a card that matched my husband or my dad for Father’s Day. The cards either had a grill or a golf club. The one card I did pick up and read pitted the poor recipient as the butt of the joke. It said something like “The thingContinue reading “SEE”
SUMMER
I normally get excited about organizing school supplies and getting new school clothes for the boys. But, whatever. It’s pencils and I’m over them. And boys back to school shopping is boring. There is only so much you can do with a t-shirt. My woes for the end of summer are endless and more exaggeratedContinue reading “SUMMER”
LURE
The other day Zachary decided to take Prancer (our dog) for a walk. Prancer was so excited at first. Zachary is so energetic and magnetic and happy and eager to spend time with Prancer. Zachary walked him around for about 2 minutes (tops) and then tied him to the playground. Prancer got himself wrapped aroundContinue reading “LURE”
PRAYER
When I was about 14, I was visiting my Grandma in the foothills of North Carolina. It’s hard to describe the beauty that is this homeplace. There is rich history, creeks, woods, hills, valleys, crisp air and wildlife. My dad would want me to let you know that on this property there is a lake,Continue reading “PRAYER”
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