Ahead of Schedule

Photo Card View the entire collection of cards. Can't believe I already have our Christmas Card done--and I managed to get the calendars designed and ordered while still on sale. Got the tree up tonight and putting lights up tomorrow.  And there is snow in the forecast.  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Continue reading Ahead of Schedule

So Close

I almost made it.  But I failed.  I made it 26 straight days of posting.  Totally forgot yesterday.  I woke up at 4am and was momentarily crushed--but then felt this huge wave of relief.  I can now only post when I want and when I feel like I have something to say.  I like NaBloPoMo … Continue reading So Close

Doing Time

The month is almost over and the end of posting everyday. I am three days away from completing another NaBloPoMo. Things have all of a sudden gotten really busy-judo 3x per week, gymnastics 1x per week, ice skating lessons, piano and work, etc. I don't know how all of this happened. I'm just thankful that … Continue reading Doing Time

Giving Thanks

I am so thankful that I met my husband.  So many of the amazing things that have happened to me have happened because I met my husband.  I am so thankful for my kids, family, Ethiopia, love, health, employment.  And it all started here: Ignore the bear and the guys on people on the bikes, … Continue reading Giving Thanks

That Parent

My kids are in private school.  But what doesn't much differ from public to private is fundraising.  My kids' school is pretty good about fundraising--there are two "sell" something fundraisers and two "give" something fundraisers.  Not that there aren't other ways to "donate." One of the other ways to donate is linked with one of … Continue reading That Parent