And such…

I keep wondering why it has been so long in between blog posts this year. I used to be so regular. I constantly had funny or interesting tales or insights (at least I thought they were) that I couldn’t wait to share with the world. I loved sitting down and just writing away. So I’m

I choose the whale

In a time when I’m just feeling kind of blah and like weight is such a focus and a struggle, this really hit home for me. Someone posted it on facebook and I thought it was beautiful. What are your thoughts? A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of

The mothership

For several years now, on any given Sunday, if you had needed to find me there would have been one place to start…Borders. It was a little haven for me on Sundays while my husband and kids had some family time with his parents and siblings to just recharge for the week, find a comfy

Grounded for Life

So you may have noticed I’ve been a little absent from blogging lately. Or, maybe you haven’t. Ha! Anyway, I do have a pretty good reason this time. Last week I decided to get some yard work done while my husband was at work. One of the discs in his back has broken apart, and

Wordless Wednesday – Walking Aids

Needed just a few words… I messed my hip up pretty good last week. Been using these to stay off it. The girls thought they were hilarious to try out. Lilla said, “Look mom, I look like an old lady!” Thanks, Lil. To join in the wordless fun, go to http://www.5minutesformom.com or http://www.wordlesswednesday.com

Resolving

I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but it usually has me contemplative and thoughtful…about the past and future. I suppose it is the thought of new beginnings, old habits, life’s blessings over the past year, the trials and hurts that need to be overcome…so much so it can be overwhelming.

It’s a hard knock life

For some reason, it just seems like life is hard lately. I’m tired all the time and so I’m crabby all the time. That carries over to my kids. A LOT! You know the old saying, when momma ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy? Well, it is really true in this case. And that makes

Oh sweet justice

On Saturday morning we were up and getting ready to go and do some errands including a little Christmas shopping. I had just gone through all of the baby clothes my sister had returned to me (this is now going on a 4th child for many of them) and realized how not good they looked.

10 Smile Tuesday

So, being the slacker of a blogger that I am, I again have no pictures. This pregnancy must be affecting my brain because I’m usually very good about hauling my camera all over town, but lately I’ve just left it at home. Sitting there, collecting dust, while my baby is turning into a little girl.

My aching back

So recently I have been telling the peanut I can’t pick her up as often because my back has been hurting. Totally true as I have normal backpain and with the added pull from my big ole belly, it’s not good to be lifting this extra 25 lb. kiddo. Still, I do, as she is