I’ve been thinking more lately about what I would love my home to look like 5 years from now. The older boys would be 15 by then, and I’ve been realizing that I have a pretty clear picture in my head of what kind of Mom I want to be…what kind of relationship I [...]

Hello Internets. Slightly off-topic post here, but with a purpose.
I’m writing today about a blogging conference called SOBCon08 which is put together by some of the top bloggers in the world and coming up in a few weeks. Lisa Sabin-Wilson, a blog designer and published author, is giving away her ticket [...]

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So, at bedtime last night I brought Hubby’s attention to the state of the floor around the dinner table. It. Was. Horrendous. Raisins, cereal, popcorn, crumbs, legos, etc. etc. etc.
Eww.
I usually vacuum it every other day, and if I catch a boy helping with mess creation [...]

Michelle at BearTwinsMom tagged me for a meme.  I’ve been studiously avoiding it for some time now, but the guilt is starting to get to me, so here goes.
1. I am allergic to exercise.  I break out into a rash and everything, but it goes away as soon as I slow down.  And no, it’s [...]

So, we’re on day 3 of Amy’s renewed commitment to being a more balanced parent. Had some successes and some failures today. Captain Earthquake managed to push my buttons this afternoon and I got impatient with him. He just hates to leave the house, and gets all whiny whenever I [...]

This series is titled “The Road to Earnesty” for more than one reason. First is the more obvious: the time line and events of my life. Second though, and more important to me, is the journey of the heart. I thought long and hard before coming up with the name of this [...]