Category: Holidays
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Good Times.. Good Times.
This holiday is a busy one for us. But, in a good way.. Our usual hectic paced travels down to see family in Florida has been replaced with friends visiting from all over the…
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One Whole Week… Are You Serrrrrious?
I have divulged to you my plans (or unplans, as the case may be) to stay home for the holidays – and not commit ourselves to hauling ass all over Tennessee, Alabama and Florida,…
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It’s All About the Candy. And Making Mommy Proud.
Wow. Halloween was – how should I put it – nuts. Maggie opted out of her ingenius chicken costume – even though picking it out was, what I believe, to be one of the…
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Birfday Beauties…
My daughter’s second birthday is this Sunday.. We have planning on having a big bbq with lots of friends and some family.. It will hopefully be fun – of course I am getting that…
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Happy 4th of July!
Today is one of my favorite holidays since having kids… A chance to get outside with your friends and eat as much wonderful picnic food as possible, true American style. We have the whole afternoon/evening…
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May Day
I can remember, as a child, some of my favorite memories were watching footage of sit-ins, protests, rallies, marches and demonstrations. There was just something very moving to me about it, even as a…
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Mother’s Day Can Be Difficult for Those Experiencing Infertility
It can be particularly difficult to face the many emotional issues raised by infertility at a time when everyone is celebrating motherhood and fatherhood. RESOLVE urges men, women and couples who are experiencing infertility…
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New Traditions
It is Easter Weekend – so much to do with the kids.. so little time. We will, of course, do the wonderfully fun egg hunt and find some time to feast during this weekend. …
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Lazy Days of Summer… I mean Spring.
So, it appears I am already ready for the relaxation of summertime. This morning I just couldn’t bring myself to rush about in our typical “gotta get to school on time” manner. I really…
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Stealing the Moments
Spring break has proven to be both exhausting and hilarious for us Donovans. My husband and I are rediscovering our children and realizing that the more love we give them, the more love we…