With Paul off with Cooper at Home Depot collecting materials to build a fire station for his collection of life-size fire trucks around the house, I hung out in the backyard with Tucker playing football this morning. He seemed rather quiet and contemplative so I asked him if he wanted to take a walk. He perked up … Continue reading
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Resilience
It all began here and it’s been a long 8 months. Long would certainly be one way to describe the time. These have also come to mind and were uttered often… nightmare, endless, miserable, lonely, challenging, exhausting, heart-broken, desperate, proud, strong, capable, accepting and appreciative. Above all, setting aside all the words, feelings and fits … Continue reading
Plain and Simple
I’ve been a slacker lately and taken a bit of a mental break from writing. I’ve been listening to your recent grumbling about my silence and I’m sorry for the break. Trust me, there’s plenty coming down the pike, but to be honest, I’ve enjoyed the mental break and distance from my computer. We enjoyed an outstanding Christmas and … Continue reading
Summing Up A Year
2010 has been a year of tumultuous change for our family and yet, in the end, it’s been a year filled with immeasurable rewards. We’ve carved out one hell of a road this year and I’d do it again. While we’ve followed the path least traveled, in the end, we’re closing 2010 with a stronger … Continue reading
Three Gifts
I either get flack or positive remarks on our family holiday gift giving tradition. Aside from what the boys receive from Grandparents, Godparents and a few very close family friends, they only receive three gifts each from Santa. Nothing comes from us and the boys believe the three gifts are from Santa, which of course … Continue reading
The First Stocking Lost No More
Just in case you thought I was exaggerating in my post yesterday titled The First Stocking, I received an email from my mother this afternoon with a photo. After all these years, the elephant condom stocking was found and it wasn’t hanging in the elephant house at the Zoo. Go figure! Discovered last week while organizing her holiday decor, my mom found … Continue reading
The First Stocking
I was determined, 12 years ago, to make our first Christmas special. With no room for a tree in our small urban condo, we spent our evenings admiring the lit and beautifully decorated trees in the living rooms in the building next to us. It was a good thing we didn’t have any room for … Continue reading
Tree Hunt Beauty II
Off we ventured this weekend to our favorite tree farm in North Georgia in our hunt for the 2010 family Christmas tree. From the tractor ride out to the fields, to the hide and seek games among the trees and the roasted marshmallows afterward it was yet again, a fun-filled day. I’m a sucker for tradition and got sentimental as … Continue reading
Season of Thanks
The crisp cool air, falling leaves, sweaters and down vests, the warmth of a crackling fire in the living room, aromas of hearty home cooked meals permeating the house, college football on TV, endless games of backyard ball, runny noses and rosy cheeks, and of course Thanksgiving. I love Fall. It’s by far my favorite … Continue reading
A View Through Our Lens
Vanished
I went to vote this morning. Did you? Dragging and tired, rocking a headache from the cold front and approaching rain, all I wanted to do was get in and get out. My goal of being in and out in no time so I could grab a quick nap was such a silly idea. Really, … Continue reading
Good Times Were Had By All…
Guess who made an appearance for the long weekend? Yipee!!!! The kiddos are tucked into bed (finally) and I’m cleaning up and settling back into my single momma routine after a jam-packed weekend of adventures. I’m desperately trying to keep the weekend fun in the forefront of my mind, but the dread of re-entry and the daily grind that begins at 6AM sharp tomorrow morning is creeping in. Ugh! Our … Continue reading
nourish:Week In Review 2
What happens when my mom visits for four days and Paul comes home for the weekend? I live in the kitchen, by choice of course, and cook a lot! Here are the highlights from our week and a brief story behind some of the dishes. Blueberry Muffins Cooks Illustrated Preheat Oven to 425. Jam for Filling: 1 … Continue reading
GREY MATTER LIFE 