The magnitude of the skirmish I had with my car on Saturday is finally sinking in.  For the 4th time in six years, I backed it out without closing the rear hatch door.  The first three times I was able to shove the loose panel back into place.  I've tried this a few times since…

I've been on a hiatus.  I'll be back in full force this week.  Easter brings out the best in all of us: too much sugar, fake grass all over the house, and yet another holiday to bring extended family together.  Mine all came for brunch today, and I do love them dearly.  This cartoon made…

Yesterday, Whitney lost her 11th tooth.  It happened at school, so she came home with a little envelope from the nurse's office.  When she opened the envelope, the tooth was in two pieces.  She's not sure if it broke as it was falling out or afterwards.  She has a cute little tooth fairy box that…

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” My friends and those who know me best often comment about my resourcefulness and my ability to try new things with little fear of failure.  One of the greatest gifts that motherhood has offered me has been…

"The sun never sets.  It just becomes some else's dawn." -Author unknown This week, I gathered together four photographs of my oldest daughter, Whitney, to send off for her upcoming third grade "Fun Finale" day slide show, which will be taking place in June.  This is a tradition at Steward School, where the children officially celebrate their…

The last couple of days delivered me a one-two punch with compliments regarding my "new" age of 40.  I haven't really thought much about it since my actual birthday, which was over two weeks ago.  When I do think of it, honestly, it is from a place of sincere gratitude for all that my life…