Monthly Archives: January 2010

It is 6:08 a.m.  It is still dark outside.  Actually it is still very dark.   Yet in 52 minutes, my sweet Max will be playing in the Atom tournament for the championship game (in his division). It is a … Continue reading →

I have been needing to write and yet each time I begin, I delete what I wrote as I just can’t seem to get the feelings from my heart out. Yet as I struggle to express the sadness and helplessness … Continue reading →

I am, by nature, trusting and a believer in people.We were grabbing the last of things needed on Christmas Eve.As we are leaving the shopping area, there is a lady, standing in the cold.She is holding a sign about needing … Continue reading →

I just heard of the earthquake that devastated the island of Haiti.  All I could think of was “Thank you, Jesus for keeping my brother safe!”  My brother leaves 3 am tomorrow morning with 30 people on a mission trip … Continue reading →

As asked by some of the readers: Curry-Ginger Lentil Soup 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ c. chopped onion 1 fresh jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped finely) 1 tsp. grated ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 2  14 oz. cans of vegetable … Continue reading →

My Josh is the boy that I write about who eats in a way that I wish I could!!! He LOVES his fruits and veggies. Yes, that is him walking around eating a yellow pepper whole… seeds and all. The … Continue reading →

I got a wife!  Well, it is the closest thing that I will likely get to a wife.  After being without a cleaning person for a month… nagging, delegating… melting down… this is a need and priority in our life. … Continue reading →

My cousin asked about food… what do the boys like?   What do I cook?  Company was coming over last night… what would I make? With six boys, and a husband that is usually not eating carbs, this is usually … Continue reading →

It is 10:01 p.m.  I am nursing a headache.  I seem to have a sinus headache for the past few days.  Maybe I am allergic to the mess that is constantly in my house. Sanj is at the school board … Continue reading →

I asked the boys to clean up and divided various areas of the house… and each to deal with their room.I am quite pleased with the out come.   I was sitting in the family room folding some laundry and … Continue reading →

Today I met a superhero! I was just about ready to head to the office when I decided to go into the school and help Josh into his classroom, as we were already late.  (This is why I don’t make … Continue reading →

My brother is five years younger than me. Growing up, since my mom was often at work, putting food on the table, doing the job of 2 adults, I mothered my brother. As we grew up, we continued to be … Continue reading →

I had a conversation with friends, while out to dinner.  It has left me unsettled. It has to do with hate. The defintion of hate is “intense animosity or dislike”  according to the FreeDictionary.com. Do you really hate anyone? Did … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday afternoon.  The time seems to be going too fast… before I know it, the  boys will be in bed and it will be time to begin another school week.  Boo.  I really want more time of just relaxing … Continue reading →