Photo credit: kconnors from morguefile.com There was a time not so long ago when I was fabulous. I had this female version of the John Travolta strut going on and a look all my own. Well, eleven years into marriage and two kids later it hit me on this very morning that I had lost my mojo. I had become one of those people that still thought they were cool, but wasn't. I … [Read more...]
When Your Child Tells You Something
What do you do when your child tells you something? Do you listen, preach, try to fix, console or refute what your child is saying? Pay attention next time to your response, as it says something about how you parent. I'm sure it changes from time to time and you might do all of these things. It's quite normal to do all these things, but what you can do is be conscious … [Read more...]
Ramblings From a Three Hour Doctors Visit
Photo credit: kevinrosseel from morguefile.com Yes, I said three hours. I’m having a lactose test done to see if I really am lactose intolerant or if I have some other condition that would cause my stomach to swell. I’ll start by telling you that I have had nothing to eat in about 14 hours, no coffee this morning, and now have diarrhea from the crap they gave me to … [Read more...]
Simple Gifts: Planning a Childs Birthday Party
SIMPLE GIFTS By Sharen Pearson As a mother of five and now grandmother of seven, I’ve planned my share of birthday events. I am a creative person, so my problem is “going over the top.” My expectations supersede those of the birthday child. So, I have to step back and say, “Whose birthday is it anyway?” And, therein lies the key to a successful birthday party. I recently … [Read more...]
Time for Me Tuesday: Bringing Your Sexy Back
I love these old illustrations. I like to think about a time when sexy wasn't obvious, but something that you secretly caught a glance of sometime. As, a mom I'd still like to think I'm sexy, but not in an obvious way. It helps me with my confidence and nobody ever has to know. Here is what I did today to bring my sexy back.1. I exercised. I know (yuck) but feeling my … [Read more...]