Why We’ll Never Have That Vacation Home

Just when I think that maybe, I could not sent my kids to the private school Noah attends.  Maybe we could then buy that vacation home we want (okay we really don't want one--but we could have one).  Maybe Bill could get a new car.  Then I listen to something like this and am reminded … Continue reading Why We’ll Never Have That Vacation Home

Balance On The Family Vacation

We leave in less than three weeks for our annual family vacation--Hubs, myself, our two kids, my brother and his partner, my other brother and my mom.  My mom started this tradition 2 years ago and it's great.  This will be our 3rd family vacation and I am excited.  We are doing another cruise--which is … Continue reading Balance On The Family Vacation

Totally Breaking My Heart

For the past week or so Noah has been crying when I leave him at the sitters.  This is totally unusual behavior for Noah.  This isn't to say he hasn't been clinging before and a bit of a protester when it is time for me to leave--but even at home he's been a bit needy … Continue reading Totally Breaking My Heart

Moving Toward A Mostly Whole Food Life

I will be 40 in just over 12 months. I always thought, believed, hoped I would be in better shape and thinner by now. But the truth is I'm not. For the three of you who have been reading my blog for a substantial period of time know that weight has always been an issue … Continue reading Moving Toward A Mostly Whole Food Life

One Of The Lucky Ones

It really is true what they say.  There really are 6 applicants for every job opening out there.  I have been lucky enough to turn my part-time job into a full-time job.  But it isn't as easy as it sounds.  Because I work at a public university, we had to advertise the position even though … Continue reading One Of The Lucky Ones