Thankful for: Saturday Edition

Thankful for: Saturday Edition

Saturdays at our house start off the same way every week: TV for the kids, husband/dad pumping iron, while I grab a few quiet minutes in my office before making chocolate chip pancakes for the girls. Today: no different. Since I love Saturdays, it’s fun that I...
On My Way to Ideal

On My Way to Ideal

I just stepped off the treadmill, grabbed a glass of ice water, and sat down at my desk. It’s shortly after 5 am, and I am awake, alive, and ready. Since an ideal day for me starts with exercise, I am on my way. When I passed through the kitchen to grab my...
Not an Ideal Day

Not an Ideal Day

This has not been an ideal day, although it started out fine enough. I woke up at the right time, brewed a cup of coffee in my Keurig, and sat down to work. I had planned to write, but had important emails to attend to, so I answered those. Then I connected in an...
Thankful for: 11 – 17

Thankful for: 11 – 17

This thankful for project has been fun. I find myself, during the week, adding items for this post, mentally, as they happen. This week’s edition could be called the Water Park edition… almost. Here’s the list. I am thankful for: 11. Our local water...
Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...