Monthly Archives: November 2009

Thanks!

I will keep this short and sweet. Thanks for – My kids My hubby Estelle Ginger my family new learning experiences Mr. Putters my awesome friends

Lucky, Grateful and Thankful

I try to be thankful for what I have every day but it can be hard when you are in the middle of it all, paying bills, rushing to work, etc.  I have had a couple of really yucky years to be quite honest.  People often tell me how glamorous my life looks and I…

Why dating sucks

One of my friends is a serial dater. I won’t call her out here but she knows it. She actually enjoys dating. Meeting new people, going to dinner. Maybe I am not good at small talk. I have never liked “dating” for the sake of finding a companion. The awkward beginnings. The bad dinners where…

Holiday gift giving during a recession

Here it is once again -Toys R Us has sent out it’s 2009 Toy Book officially heralding the Holiday season.  You might be wondering how to fulfill those wish lists when your credit cards are already reaching their limits.  Well, I have a few ideas that might make the gift giving season a little easier…

The Tiniest Monumental Moments

This morning I woke up to feel a small finger tracing the outline of my nose, across my eyelids, and over my mouth.  A gentle breath on my face, and then a tiny whisper in my ear, “I love you mama.” I opened my eyes to see the sweet face of my son, who then…