I don't usually post photographs of myself. But this is one I don't want to forget. You see, I think it documents the last time my Simon will not be too old to hold his mother's hand. Last month we went with my parents to Disneyland. (Thank you again Mom and Dad.) I love that place...I'm still 8 years old every single time I walk inside those gates and I love every second of it...anyway...while we were there Simon was dying for me to ride "Screamin'" with him. So I did. When we climbed ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Ever Think About….
On Saturday I needed to run to the store. So I say to my husband, "Dude, I need to run to the store I will be back in a few minutes." and then I walk down the hall to grab my purse and shoes. When I return to the front door there are all my kids standing there with their shoes on and my husband is trying to coax them all into the backyard. And then I ask..."What are you all doing?" And the kids say, "We are coming with you." And then I say, "You've got to be kidding me! It's Saturday go play ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking–Don’t Wish Away the Ordinary Days.
There was one day last week that was particularly tough. I had a to-do list a mile long, but I found myself cleaning out the kids closets because the weather had taken a turn and suddenly fall was upon us and no one had any appropriate clothing in sight. So there I was sitting there lamenting about how my three children are just about 2 steps way from being on their own episode of Hoarders with the state of their closets, I was severely complaining in my head. ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Twenty Minute Plan
Things around here have been busy lately...well...that may be a fantastic understatement...but for today I will leave it at busy. Very busy. And while I feel like I am in over my head and drowning I can guarantee I am not the only one struggling... I have been frustrated because in my dream world aside from being independently wealthy and stunningly beautiful I would also have a maid. Or at least have a schedule that would be conducive to a consistent weekly cleaning and errand running ... View the Post
How To Ask Your Kids “So How Was School Today?” Without Asking Them “How Was School Today?” (The Printable Versions)
A few weeks ago I typed up and posted some questions that I was asking my 4th and 1st graders after school....it was something that was on my mind and I decided to share it....I thought maybe someone else might want to try a few of them to...I didn't realize it would get such a large response... ...I guess we all want to find ways to keep lines of communication with our children open... I know the questions aren't perfect. I realize that you need to gauge when the right time to talk to your ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking….stick to it!
I think my art of homemaking post is more for me today than anyone else....but I will share it just in case. Yesterday, I learned to hang wall paper. Luckily I had the sense to hire someone who had done it before---because normally I am just the "jump in there and figure it out kind of person." But somehow I knew I'd spent good money on wallpaper---and I didn't want to mess it up. ... View the Post
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