I took Friday off at the last minute. The kids had mid winter break and they were needing something to break up the monotony. We picked up my mom and went shopping. 5 Below is always a crowd pleaser. The kids can go in by themselves, and meet me in TjMaxx when they’re done. Although... Continue Reading →

I’m convinced that the last two weeks of February are the longest weeks of the year. The temperature, the daylight hours and the precipitation can’t get on the same page. One of my coping mechanisms is getting “dolled up.” There is something contagious about being confident. This task is not always easy but trust me,... Continue Reading →

For the last couple of weekends I have been trying to clean one room of the house. Now obviously I’m still cleaning the whole house, but one room gets the top to bottom treatment. It started 3 weeks ago in my bedroom. I even made my way through the closet. Last weekend, it was the... Continue Reading →

There are a few things that I am scared of. Mice is at the top of that list. Coming in second for a tie is the eye doctor and the chiropractor. I have legit reasons for the fear of mice. Maybe not to the extreme extent that I am, but none the less legit reasons.... Continue Reading →

I don’t remember when it started. Maybe 2 months ago. I decided that it would be nice to have coffee on Wednesday mornings at a local coffee shop. I put a random invite out on Facebook and then something amazing happened. People actually came. All with different personalities, different ages, different opinions. It is the... Continue Reading →

Rarely do we have things on the calendar that don’t revolve around a kids sporting event. As I’ve said before, I hate commitment. I am a the hardest person to nail down with a solid RSVP. It’s not that I won’t go, I just have less anxiety if I’m not expected to go. That way... Continue Reading →

The kids bus isn’t running this week. Which means I get to take them and pick them up. Bus drivers are a hot commodity around here. It’s definitely a job that takes a special kind of person. Pre Covid I’ll be the first to admit that I took the transportation to and from school for... Continue Reading →

How do you know you’re getting old? You actually sign up for weeknight Pickleball classes, that’s how. I’ve flipped through the community enrichment catalogs many times before. There’s been a time or two when a financial or estate planning class has caught my eye but I have never actually signed up. You are my sunshine... Continue Reading →

I’m not talking about the “making out” that is better referred to as foreplay. I’m talking about cuddling up on the couch and randomly kissing him. There’s something about him. I’m going to tell you a secret. My husband is my person. My protector, my biggest supporter, my reality checker. The one that no matter... Continue Reading →

We went to Birch Run this weekend. That meant 4 hours in the car to have meaningful conversation. I wonder what any other couple would have talked about? Home repairs, retirement goals, the kids, anything. Nope not us. I’m famous for hitting him with ridiculous questions that set him up for failure. He bites every... Continue Reading →