Below is the letter I was asked to write for First National Congenital Heart Lobby Day. There are several families heading to Washington to lobby on behalf of our children. This is just one of thousands of stories. I hop…

When tornadochaser first made her list, I thought it was such a great idea. I had no idea how difficult it would be, but I am glad I finished. So, without further ado; my list. I started today so my completion date is s…

Emily playing with her new kitchen. Caleb taking Emily for a drive on my greatest CL's find. Emily whipping up some breakfast. Santa was very good to Caleb. Caleb overseeing the cooking. Baking cookies on Christmas Ev…

A lot of you have asked about Kim and I am actually going to devote a blog to her later, but first I wanted to dig a bit more into my mother and my relationship. I wanted to explain that it wasn't always bad and the reas…

Today begins the kids Christmas break. I had seriously considered stocking up on tequila for the occasion, but thus far all is well.Caleb got a Magna Doodle from his grandmother for Christmas and Emily absolutely loved t…

I was thinking about my goals I wish to accomplish after reading tornado_chaser's idea about 101 things you want to accomplish in 1001 days.My dreams of what I would be some day have certainly changed over the years. I w…

As I have stated in prior blogs, my mother and I have just recently reconnected after an almost ten year dispute. She has never been to California to meet Matt and has only seen Caleb in pictures. I took Emily with me la…

I have been wanting to write about my mother for a few days now, but the blog about teen moms having no future really inspired me to tell her story.First let me say this; my mother was not the perfect mother. She has mad…

Well, I had stated earlier that today was going to be a family day and I wouldn't be around until Friday. Yeah, that didn't happen.It took Matt almost an hour to get a fire going in our wood burning stove. We have heat i…

If you want to participate, go here. I blame ilovemy2babyboys. This is the fourth picture in the fourth folder. This is Whitney and her friend Ciera. We were on our way to the Bonnie Hunt Show and they were being goofy…

Whitney only took two pictures with my camera. Megan has some more, but these are what I have for now. Whit is in blue and Megan is in green.

Okay, I figure since I am all about making some positive changes, I am going to take the challenge .What makes me beautiful is my ability to find humor in just about ANY situation. I have yet to find a situation that cou…

Before I get to the important stuff, please allow me a moment to vent.I had asked when I scheduled the tests were there any special instructions such as no eating after midnight. They assured me there was nothing noted a…

I have seen this discussion frequently on a parenting board that I sometimes visit. There is always some debate about the pros and cons of working outside the home vs. being a sahm.I have been a sahm for most of my adult…

First, I must say Happy Birthday to Whitney. She turns 14 today. Sorry honey, no sappy blog for you. Maybe when you turn 16. LOLOkay, now on to the actual topic, which happens to involve Whitney.I am not going into the e…

Several years ago I became good friends with a young woman that I worked with at a large retail store. Our friendship changed my life in many ways and just yesterday I realized that she continues to impact me even years…

Garrett-You are my first born. I learned most of my parenting though the mistakes I made parenting you. Thankfully, you always seemed to understand that your dad and I were new to this job and never took it personally wh…

I noticed something today and it got me to thinking. I always seem to get in this almost obsessive cleaning mode whenever Emily seems to be having unresolved health issues. I know, that sounds totally strange, but it is…

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