Growing up, my brothers and I always hung our “stockings with care” the night of December 5th rather than on Christmas Eve. The next morning we’d celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas and discover small trinkets in our stockings as my mom’s German heritage dictated. I’ve enjoyed carrying on this tradition with my own family.Read the whole post >>
Counting My Blessings
Today I took ten minutes out of my day to count my many blessings. Here’s a look at the blessings that came to mind during my gratitude exercise (listed not necessarily in order of importance but in the order they popped into my head): My family (immediate and extended) My healthy baby growing inside ofRead the whole post >>
Making Gratitude a Way of Life
“For seven days you shall celebrate this pilgrim feast in honor of the LORD, your God, in the place, which he chooses; since the LORD, your God, has blessed you in all your crops and in all your undertakings, you shall do nought but make merry.” -Deuteronomy 16:15 I’ve often wondered how those first pilgrimsRead the whole post >>
A Difference a Day Can Make
Towels washed since Friday evening: 13Bedsheets washed: 3Number of times we’ve had to scrub our carpet to rid it of vomit: 4Number of baths for the kiddos: 4Number of times my children have heaved: Lost countHours slept since Friday: 7 total The birthday girl succumbed to a cruel, sudden, and violent stomach bug on theRead the whole post >>
We’re Off to See the Wizard!
As promised, here’s a group shot and cast list from our trip down the Yellow Brick Road on Halloween: Cast of Characters: The Tin Man: Gaba (my mom)Toto: RaeGlinda the Good Witch: Nana (Dave’s mom)Dorothy: MadelineThe Wicked Witch: Yours truly (I’m not going to take it personally that Madeline asked me to dress up asRead the whole post >>