I'm doing better than I expected during this pandemic. I have bad days, but nothing like what I imagined before all this started. I honestly believe our home has a lot to do with it. I'm grateful for everything my home has done for me lately. It is currently tasked with keeping all of us… Continue reading Nesting and Routines
Author: Kari
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Twelve (Birthday Month Edition)
I've been writing about my birthday month for several years now, but for those who are new, I celebrate the entire month of my birth by writing fun posts of no substance. Okay, I do that all year round. But in the month of my birth, I do have more fun with the blog than… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Twelve (Birthday Month Edition)
Good News in the Midst of So Much Bad
Today is April 1st, which means the first day of birthday month. No exclamation point because birthday month also implies quarantine month, which means that my actual birthday (the 28th) will be spent in quarantine. I just want everyone to stop dying, stop getting sick, stay at home, and be decent human beings. That's what… Continue reading Good News in the Midst of So Much Bad
The Happiness Jar
Last November, I taught a homeschool creative writing class and within the class "syllabus" I decided that we were going to create something called "happiness jars". I don't remember where I got the idea but I just know it wasn't my original idea. The gist was to get a jar with a lid and add… Continue reading The Happiness Jar
I Don’t Hate Painting Furniture Anymore
A few years ago, I wrote a post titled I Hate Painting Furniture. It was a good post, actually one of my favorites which is why I reblogged it this past Friday. If you didn't get a chance to read it, maybe go read it first then come back and read this post. Like demented… Continue reading I Don’t Hate Painting Furniture Anymore
Scriú air, Tá mé ag ithe Tater Tots – Cuid a hAon Déag (Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Eleven)
This month's title is in Gaelic to honor St. Patrick's Day, my husband's Irish heritage, and my oldest daughter Annie's 20th birthday, which falls just four days before St. Patrick's Day. Happy Birthday, sweet Annie! We love you! Cad é a fhéachaim (What I'm watching) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOGD_7hNIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhXRx_lva18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40RsbcFRwNA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m36QeKOJ2Fc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDv6PRi1SgQ I am in love with… Continue reading Scriú air, Tá mé ag ithe Tater Tots – Cuid a hAon Déag (Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Eleven)