Tag: chocolate

Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka!

Most of the time, I’m a pretty good mom.  That’s not to say I haven’t had moments of EPIC FAILURE in that department, but my kids will even admit – to perfect strangers, nonetheless – that as a mom, I’m certainly above the 50th percentile. And then there are days like today, when I totally… Continue reading Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka!

Threads of Gratitude: White gym towel edition

I’m part of a revolution, it seems. Somehow I’ve become part of a community committed to losing weight, getting fit, and leading an overall healthier lifestyle.  Maybe it’s the fact that we’re all growing older and realizing the need to take better care of ourselves.  Maybe it’s the realization that we need to set a… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: White gym towel edition

South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

My scale and I are not speaking to each other. I know, I know.  It’s my fault.  Mr. Scale is just being honest.  But that doesn’t mean I have to *LIKE* his honesty, or his blatant in-your-face attitude.  I mean, really…whatever happened to a thing called GRACE, huh?  How about cutting a girl a little… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

Threads of Gratitude: Birthday “Suit” Edition

Wait…that didn’t come out quite right.  *sigh* Regardless, it’s Thursday, and it’s time for some gratitude.  And in honor of my 12th anniversary of my 29th birthday, I’m going to offer up 41 reasons I’m grateful. DEBILY’S TOP 41: I’M GRATEFUL…. for another year to celebrate life, even if I am officially over the hill. … Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday “Suit” Edition

South Beach Update: Shipwrecked!

This is clearly the worst case of sabotage I’ve ever seen. Okay, it’s not technically a shipwreck yet, but the Black Rock is under full sail while Jacob and the Man in Black sit on the beach of a mysterious island, under the shadow of a large statue, discussing the balance of light and dark,… Continue reading South Beach Update: Shipwrecked!

Threads of Gratitude: Warm Woolen Mittens Edition

Yesterday we had a “snow day.”  I use that term loosely, because technically we did not have any snow.  We had ice, and really just a glazing of it.  Before all you northerners hurt yourselves laughing at us, let me remind you that nothing is more dangerous than being on an icy road with some… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Warm Woolen Mittens Edition

Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition

*  To be read to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas”* The first thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is a husband who loves me. The second thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is two awesome kids, and a husband who loves me. The third thing at Christmas that… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition

Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!

This weekend is the annual Pack 303 Family Campout at Erwin Park.  We always try to go once the weather is cooler.  I think we achieved that.  With an overnight low predicted to be in the upper 30’s, I’d say it’s cooled down just a bit.  I’m still trying to be excited about sleeping outside… Continue reading Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!