I don’t know what was in the water today, but these mamas certainly needed a night out…sans kids. It’s been over 2 years since our MOPS group dissolved, but we always manage to start right where we left off. You know it’s bad when the staff leave the parking lot before you do.
That’s me having some sorbet in Dubai. See the Dubai sign behind me?
Before I begin, let me clarify my understanding of -vertedness. You are an extrovert if you recharge your battery by being social–being with others. Conversely, you are an introvert if you need to be alone to recharge. Introvertedness should not be confused with anti-socialness or shyness. I have been an extrovert for as long as […]
We met my cousin for a walk around Great Falls National Park. Everyone was exhausted when we were finished, but it’s amazing how a little habesha will energize 5 kids for a giggly ride home.
…make New Year’s Resolutions. But if I did I might resolve to work on those thousand or so pictures I’ve yet to edit or post from the last 6 months. Or I might resolve to get rid of a lot of stuff and simplify, to get more organized, to seek God before I say “yes” […]
MckMama has a new blog meme that has me cracking up. Wanna play along? You can link up here. Here’s what’s been coming out of my mouth lately… “What’s that? That’s your scrotum. No, it’s not peanuts.” “Please pull your pants down next time you go to the bathroom.” “When we’re out of milk, chocolate […]
As our kids get older, it’s fun to watch all the seeds we’ve sown (like compassion, love, empathy, and how to celebrate) grow in the soil of their little big personalities. Mostly unbeknownst to me, my children (especially the older two) spent the better part of the week scheming with my mom to plan a birthday […]
Last week was crazy busy with tech rehearsals, stage rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and 2 performances for dance. We did Annie and “Dancing Through The Calendar.” It was so much fun being back this year, but a sharp reminder of how not-so-sharp my brain is after hanging out with 3 kids all day. More than the […]