I always enjoy Christina’s lists of things she loves. I thought I’d make my own this morning. Dancing with my little girls around the family room in our jammies after breakfast. The striking simplicity of plain white dishes. The cool, soft cheek of my baby nestled against my neck while we rock. Snowfall in the [...]
Parenthood
Phone Conversation This Morning
**updated** "Little Country Church Preschool, Mrs. Secretary speaking." "Hi. Good morning. I, um, noticed that I wrote in my calendar that today is conference day…" "Yesss…" And you’re telling me this because… "Is that true?" Cause I sometimes write things in my calendar that aren’t really happening, just for fun. "For the twos and threes, [...]
Taking Care of Biz-ness
First off, thanks to everyone for their helpful hints on my budget. I will definitely be shopping at Target for household items from now on. I’ve never done much price comparison. I just don’t have the mind for it. But now I know! And thanks for listening to me whine yesterday. And for the suggestions [...]
Blah Blah Blah Winter
Tried and True: Cosmopolitan
I Spoke Too Soon.
Okay, I know this really isn’t “frivolous spending” but just the same, I’m going over budget. And the only thing worse than going over budget because of frivolous spending is going over budget with necessities! I think this is why I never stick to my budget. It’s just too frustrating to try so hard and [...]











