We all have those days, those weeks, maybe even those months. Where nothing goes right, everything is bad, nothing looks good. Your hair is jacked up, you can't find a good parking space, you got kicked out of your apartment. Basically, you get served a big old poop sandwich. And you have to eat your… Continue reading The Week I Ate a Poop Sandwich Turned Out to Be The Best Week of My Life
I have vague memories of the 1970s. I say vague because I only remember bits and pieces of that decade because I was only ages 0-9 at the time. But, thanks to photographs, I recall my father wearing a lot of plaid pants and my mother wearing owl necklaces, bandanas in her long hair, and… Continue reading Mom’s Shrimp Dip Reminds Me of the 70’s
Every first weekend of the month, there is a flea market held at the Kane County Fairgrounds in the Chicago area. I'd only visited once before, when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter 12 years ago, but it was cold and rainy that day, so I didn't stay too long. I've heard so many… Continue reading Flea Market Sunday- Lots of Fun, Loads of Junk & Scads of Great Tips
Three Grateful Things 1- It's official!! She is going potty! With both of my girls, I swear to God, I never thought they would ever be potty trained. My oldest was three and a half when she finally conquered the potty, and I honestly thought I would put my youngest on the bus in… Continue reading Three Things 4/25/11- Potty Training, Sebastian, and Easter With My Family
Three grateful things 1- signs of spring! Hello, lilacs! our lovely spring flowers making their appearance Yes, that says 80 degrees. Fahrenheit. In April. In Illinois. 2- soccer season begins It truly doesn't feel like spring in our home until soccer season starts for our oldest. She has been playing… Continue reading 3 Things 4/11/11
We forget how hard the toddler years are until you read about it. I liken it to childbirth. It's that amnesia thing that makes you want even more kids. Also, why was my 2011 home so tan and red?? First published on January 14, 2011 It is such a beautiful winter Friday here. No sun,… Continue reading A Walk in The Woods and Some Friday Inspiration
A Grace Full Life 