Category: I wanna talk about ME

Tidbits, rants, and assorted other musings…all about yours truly!

20 Questions, Give or Take

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Mostly wrapping paper, coordinated by color and person.  Isn’t that a bit extreme? 2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, pre-lit.  Though one of our sections of pre-lit is currently un-lit so we have a nice stripe in our tree. 3. When do you put up the tree? Usually Thanksgiving… Continue reading 20 Questions, Give or Take

South Beach Update: Oatmeal and Cottage Cheese Edition

Theft Problem – IMPORTANT MESSAGE: You’ve heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves. My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else’s thighs. It was just that quick. The replacements had the… Continue reading South Beach Update: Oatmeal and Cottage Cheese Edition

My Christmas Letter

Dear Santa, I’ve been a good mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor’s office more than my doctor and sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground. I was hoping you could spread my list out over… Continue reading My Christmas Letter

Threads of Gratitude – Fuzzy slippers edition

You know what they say:  “If you don’t like the weather here in Texas, just wait a minute.”  That has never been more true than this week.  Thanksgiving day had a high in the mid-70’s.  By Saturday, we were shivering in heavy coats and sweaters with strong north winds.  On Tuesday, we were experiencing balmy… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Fuzzy slippers edition

Threads of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tablecloth Edition

So, yet again, this is the post I would have written last Thursday if I hadn’t been in a carb-induced coma (and obsessed with finishing the annual holiday puzzle in 24 hours).  Enjoy! The Thanksgiving table is spread…the dishes are out, the food is cooked, the kitchen is filled with warm, yummy smells.  And our… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Tablecloth Edition

South Beach Update – Almost there!

This was last Monday’s post.  So again, pretend it’s last Monday. Okay, so I said I’d record a net loss for the week.  Unfortunately, I did not make it to my goal, but I am only 1.5 lbs. above it.  So that’s progress in the right direction.  Now if I can just keep it going!… Continue reading South Beach Update – Almost there!

Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition

Fall is definitely here.  The nights have become downright chilly.  Our children must don jackets or sweatshirts before heading out to meet the bus in the morning.  Our friendly “ghostly howl” around the front door is back as the winds have turned northerly and swirl around the entryway.  We’re even seeing evidence of FALL COLOR… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition

Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings

Today McGowen held their annual Thanksgiving Feast at school.  Of course, the kindergarten lunch was crowded with parents and grandparents all there to share in their little one’s special school lunch.  By third grade, the crowd had thinned out somewhat.  Grandma came and shared in lunch with both Trey and Crisana and Matt was able… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings

Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition

This week, my threads of gratitude are many.  So many, in fact, that they can be woven together.   With brightly-colored hues and striking designs, they converge together to create a lovely fabric…a BEACH TOWEL. Whether playing in the ocean, building sandcastles, or swimming in the pool…whether sitting quietly on our balcony watching the sun rise… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition