Many of you noticed that while the light was on - Odd's front door was stuck. Thanks for letting me know and welcome back! The door is open. We still need to fix a few things in the basement but come on in and meander around to your heart's content. I'm happy you are here … Continue reading Ten years ago
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Why Have Kids If You Don’t Torture Them
A while back, I wrote about a well in Chicago. Families come from all over the city to pump well water into various containers and lug it home. While the Adult (aka my son) and I used to frequent the well a lot to people-watch, we hadn't been in some time. This past Sunday, I … Continue reading Why Have Kids If You Don’t Torture Them
Picture Hanging it’s an Art
The Invaders by David Dozier. My teen and I hung pictures this past weekend. He was excited to use his new level and measuring tape, and I was excited to add some new artwork to our abode. One piece Cole selected and purchased from his art teachers web site (see above), and several were his … Continue reading Picture Hanging it’s an Art
Picnic Table Happy Times
Picnic Table and Cole Dearly departed Joe built our picnic table the first summer we moved into our house. I remember standing at the garage door watching my diapered tot put his hand over his dad’s as they hammered the nails into the table together. It was their first building project together. We all painted … Continue reading Picnic Table Happy Times
Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
We do not live in Mr. Rogers neighborhood. "Neighbor, my girl is driving me crazy! Can she come over to your house to play?" a voice yelled over the fence. The girl was four and the voice belonged to her Mom— my first introduction to our new neighbors. Cole, barely two, was playing with his … Continue reading Neighbor My Girl Is Driving Me Crazy
I Had An Epiphany – Hallelujah!
I had an epiphany—an experience of sudden and striking realization—as I pulled my car into the garage and removed the keys from the ignition. My keys are always lost or on their way to being lost. Recently, I was delivering something to somebody, with Rascal (my Jack Russell) along for the ride. I pulled in … Continue reading I Had An Epiphany – Hallelujah!
Builder Cole and His Sky Bed
My son, the blogger, decided he wanted to post a video, "The Building of a Sky Bed" on HIS blog. So I'm stuck linking to his blog and offering a few mom production pictures and stories. It wasn't a project for the faint of heart. I used all my construction skills to help; the biggest problem … Continue reading Builder Cole and His Sky Bed
Starting Increases The Odds of Reaching Your Destination by 100%
Cole’s* grade school cello teacher Mr. Hoppe reminded his students at the end of every lesson to practice during the week. He encouraged the kids to set a timer and commit to practicing for just five minutes a day. Mr. Hoppe always said that “starting is the hardest part.” He knew that once the cello … Continue reading Starting Increases The Odds of Reaching Your Destination by 100%
Littering Trashed My Perception
Over the course of the last couple of weeks, Rascal and I have been going for 20-minute morning walks around the neighborhood, willing spring to show up. Along my way, I have noticed the budding tulips, the hardy hostas coming back for a new season, the flowering pink trees and the plastic water bottles, beer … Continue reading Littering Trashed My Perception
Christmas Odds and Ends
Sharing some Christmas Odds and Ends with you. . . Our assortment of goodies runneth over! If you were here, I would share with you. Well, I would not share my mother’s fudge. The only person I will share the fudge with is my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, who make the world’s best seafood bisque for … Continue reading Christmas Odds and Ends