She left through the night I know because the next morning there was an earthy smell in the air A crisp breeze was gently blowing my curtains It saddens me to think I didn’t say goodbye Mostly her visit was glorious Long days of lazy, relaxed goodness barefoot trips to the garden to collect juicy …
I’ve had him for eighteen years. You’d think that would be enough, but it’s not. And yet, I’m ever so mindful that I have been blessed. I am a blessed, beyond measure mom. I’m blessed, because I know there are women out there, who would have given anything for just one day holding their …
“I would make cookies but they’d just get eaten.”~ Doreen Reynolds~ (my mother in law) The cookie jar was empty. I noticed this fact as I flew out of the kitchen, car keys in hand, while yelling to my 5 school bound kids, “hurry up, or you’re gonna be late for school.” A mad …
What does being a mom and brownies have in common? They are both SWEET! Today is my first born daughter’s birthday. Her 25th Birthday to be exact. Happy Birthday Alyssa Rae! 25 Years ago I became a mom. Alyssa Rae at 6 months….pull out the camera and she smiles The road to motherhood started out …
“Not all those who wander are lost.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring As you may or may not know, I’m a HUGE Lord of the Ring fan. Well, maybe not as massive a fan as my daughter Alyssa, who could probably teach a University level course on Tolkien’s writing and Middle …
Oh the blessing of free will. Some may call it a curse. Some may call it a gift. Last week, I made a number of excellent choices and then some that, in hindsight, I wished I had not made. But then even as I write these words I know, even our worst choices bring insights …
Today was pajama day at the twins preschool. They have been talking about it since last week when their teachers gave them a sneak preview of the upcoming event. I kind of wish they hadn’t done that, since every night since then, before they went to bed, they asked with hopeful smiles, “is …
I’ve been holding my breath ever since Will started kindergarten a month ago. Today I exhaled. There is a lot of history here which I could never start to share completely with you but I will give you a peak into the last 6 years. Well, actually it goes farther back than that. …
Hi! Come on in and let’s talk about hummus and growing healthy children. As you may know from reading my blog, I’m currently homeschooling but perhaps for not much longer since it looks like the Province and the Teachers may have struck a deal. Only a vote away will tell whether I’m a home-school mama …
Life around the homestead has been busier than usual this past week as we have been helping our oldest daughter prepare to leave home. Although she has been in and out of the proverbial nest for the last 6 years while she has been attending the University of Victoria, this trip is the big take …