This month's post is partially in Italian to honor the tradition of my Dad's "famous" Christmas Eve meatballs that go along with our annual Christmas Eve spaghetti dinner. I asked my dad to tell me again the story of how the Christmas Eve spaghetti and meatballs began, and here it is paraphrased: My Dad's foster… Continue reading Vite it, Sto mangiando Tater Tots- Parte Otto (Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Eight)
Saturday marked one year of homeschooling my youngest daughter. I’m not sure how many years we’ll do this—we’re taking it one year at a time—but reaching this point feels meaningful. We pulled her out of public school last October because her anxiety was making it impossible for her to progress. Over time, with therapy, support,… Continue reading Homeschool- One Year Later
I used to kind of go all out when it came to decorating the house for fall and Halloween. But now that the kids are older, and one isn't even home for Halloween anymore, I'm doing less. It makes me a little sad. Why did I only decorating when the kids were little? My mom… Continue reading Fall-ish
It's September! Which means it's time for another Tater Tot post! I can feel the palpable excitement in the interweb. In honor of September, my German heritage, and Oktoberfest season, this month's post is in German! I agree, Gunter! Verdammte sandwiches (Friggin' sandwiches) Twitter is good for when you have stuff to do, but would… Continue reading Schraube Drauf, Ich Esse Tater Tots- Teil Funf (Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Five)
I can feel your excitement through the screen at the thought of reading this post. But I seriously have no effin' place to put these thoughts. Don't say "keep them to your damn self." Listen! You got the month of June off. *Please don't judge my Spanish. I can't be left alone with Google Translate.… Continue reading !A la Chingada! Estoy Comiendo Tater Tots- Parte Cuatro (Screw It! I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Four)
I had a way-too-long post planned about how my blog became… well, my blog — all in honor of my blogging anniversary. This Friday (June 14th), my blog turns nine, and to celebrate such a momentous occasion (cough cough), I was going to write from a prompt called “Tell us the story behind your blog.”… Continue reading How This Became This
A Grace Full Life 