Category Archives: General

Today I woke up early (yes, again)! So I figured since we are all awake we would all go to Zachary’s hockey game. Hum… Here was my day… Everyone is in the van and Sammy is looking for his stick. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I heard someone tell me that they don’t buy gifts for each other… the husband and wife. I realized that this is common with many but I have to tell you that if you are one of these people… … Continue reading →

I am on the computer checking out the weather. I hit the button to check out what has been on… too lazy to type in “www.theweathenetwork.com” and under the history is a search for breasts and boobs. HELP ME!!! Ok… … Continue reading →

Today we have had a TON of SNOW!!! I love it! I didn’t like driving in it all day… with all the last day of school stuff… but I am home… my cherubs are off for Christmas Break… and it … Continue reading →

I have been up since 4:30 a.m. It is 5:10 am now and Sanj is off to the gym. Why am I up? My sleeping pill is not working obviously!!! Oye! Maybe I am excited… I love the excitement that … Continue reading →

The weather forecast is calling for snow… LOTS OF IT!!! I love a great snowstorm. The excitement of a snowday… the relaxed pace of the day because all you should do is stay home! Tomorrow is the last day of … Continue reading →

Today Josh and I went to meet Sanj for lunch. He was chatting with a patient. As usual he looks at Josh and says “this is my 6th son…” and then introduced me to the folks. As the lady was … Continue reading →

Lately I have been contemplating the fact that some people are like a store that is closed. They are full of personality, talent and usually are the kind of people that others are drawn to. Yet, if you analyze them … Continue reading →

My 3 year old is often infruiated with his siblings. He has a very distrubing way to get his displeasure known. See Zachary’s face… no, we don’t own a cat. This is Josh’s handwork. Anger Management 101… age 3!

You know the saying … something about if you want something done… ask a busy person. One of the teacher’s asked my friend Janice if she would be willing to do a Christmas dinner for grades 4-6. Being the generous, … Continue reading →

I am not sure how to email you… so I am writing you a note … To my other readers, Lindsay is a lucky girl who is spending the year teaching in Egypt. She is a very energetic creative full … Continue reading →

My brother commented that I should blog on whether I got everything done this morning… as a matter of fact, I did!It was a busy and tiring day. But I got a few more gifts that I needed… and am … Continue reading →

It is 6:47 a.m. I am up with an over active mind. It is going to be a busy day. I am trying to remember not to leave forget anything. The List:… Jordan needs a gift for school.… The boys … Continue reading →

Last night I was up late wrapping gifts. (Usually I am wrapping Christmas Eve… so this is good!) As I wrapped, I began to get excited! I love Christmas. I love gifts… giving gifts… thinking of gifts and shopping for … Continue reading →

I was in high school. It was Christmas time. I already mentioned my father’s issues with Christmas which added stress to the holidays. Then you added financial stress. I don’t remember the specifics. We never starved or never had food. … Continue reading →

One of the things that comes with having a large family is you master the art of juggling. We are blessed with wonderful friends that so generously step up to the plate and offer to make the juggling a little … Continue reading →

What a crazy week! Busy. Tiring. Enjoyable moments. Shopping triumphs. Great gift ideas. Weary kids. School projects. Swimming… hockey… more hockey.. Guitar lessons… and so on. Then you add lack of sleep. My poor husband has this ridiculous cough… it … Continue reading →

Today I spent a day with a friend. It was such a great day. I find my time with her inspiring. I find myself knowing that it is time to stop giving the past any more energy and celebrate NOW. … Continue reading →

Space… I have been thinking of space… personal space, space in a friendship, space in a relationship…How much is good? How much is telling of issues that are really there? What makes for a comfortable space? Do you have any … Continue reading →

Jordan decided that he was going to use his birthday money to buy his brothers gifts. Despite the ridiculous amounts of bickering, the younger brothers look up to the older ones with a adoration that is just barely concealed. So … Continue reading →