I already had a Good Friday post, so I’m posting this one a week late. Last Friday we had a really Good Friday. Actually, it was a GREAT Friday, but the calendar specifically says, “Good Friday†so I guess I’m going to have to go with that. Several years ago, when Matt was working for… Continue reading A Really Good Friday
Category: I wanna talk about ME
Tidbits, rants, and assorted other musings…all about yours truly!
South Beach Update
This makes me feel SO much better. It’s good to know fat can happen to HER, too. For once in my life, I can feel satisfied knowing I’m thinner and prettier – and far more active – than Barbie. Now, where’s MY townhouse and my spiffy sports car?
Debily’s Top 40
In honor of this significant milestone in my life, I present the Top 40 Things About Me, which could also probably be renamed, The Top 40 Things You Could Care Less About And Probably Won’t Read Anyway. That’s okay, I won’t tell anyone you’re actually interested and reading. 1. I weighed 8 lb. 10 oz.… Continue reading Debily’s Top 40
“Bear”-y Cute!
It’s taken all year, but it finally was Trey’s turn to provide snacks for our Cub Scout den. So, being the overachieving den-leader-mother that I am, what snack do I choose to have him make? Rice Krispy Treats? No. As stated in an earlier post, I have yet to make those successfully. Chocolate Chip cookies? … Continue reading “Bear”-y Cute!
Threads of Gratitude: Cross-stitch sampler edition
Manic Debbi is gone. And I miss her. In her place is the girl I hate. She brings with her the baggage of the past – all those insecurities and hurts that I packed away long ago – and brings them out, one by one, and flaunts them in front of me. Reminds me that… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Cross-stitch sampler edition
Dear Debily: An Advice Column
A friend of mine recently asked me for some advice. I know! ME! Advice! Whodathunkit? Anyhoo, her boss was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and I guess with my husband having cancer and all she figured I might be qualified to answer the question of how to best help show support and care during this time. … Continue reading Dear Debily: An Advice Column
The Birth of Valenstein
“You have created a monster, and it will destroy you!” *evil laughter* Well, I’m not so sure about that, but we DID create a monster. Introducing Valenstein, the Valentine-eating monster! The requirement was to create a box to store their valentines. It was to be a family project, fun, and would be voted on by… Continue reading The Birth of Valenstein
Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
You know what? I’m really blessed. I’m blessed with a wonderful family. A family that makes me laugh, cry, and pull my hair out. A family that keeps me on my toes and grounds me to this earth. A family that makes my life crazy and keeps me sane. I couldn’t live without ’em and… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition
Today, I am grateful for new jeans. You see, these aren’t just any new jeans. These were way-down-on-sale jeans. Like $10, originally $50. These were also size 12 jeans. That’s right. Size 12. As in two-sizes-smaller jeans, I-haven’t-worn-size-12-in-14-years jeans, I-was-barely-squeezing-into-size-16-jeans-in-August-but-couldn’t-bear-to-admit-I-was-a-size-18 jeans. To me, these jeans are more than just confirmation that yes, indeed, I HAVE… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition
South Beach Update: Ready to Move Ashore?
This is one of those good news-bad news posts. The bad news is I haven’t recorded a net loss in 3 months. The good news is I’m closer to my lowest weight than I’ve been since Thanksgiving. So maybe, just maybe, the tide is turning. Maybe, just maybe, this will be the week I record… Continue reading South Beach Update: Ready to Move Ashore?