LOVE is not Missing in Action! I promise.Technically it's still Wednesday, right? I would LOVE to share what LOVE looks like in our home this week. But, these past seven days have been a frazzled mess of jumbled seconds and hours. My manuscript is so so so close to being finished. It is monopolizing my every thought. I have one more chapter to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
I know you’re here because I can smell you!
As Meg started climbing up a hill, she nervously began to grind her gears and ride her breaks. The thick smell of burning brake pad soon filled the tiny car. “Meghan, what the...” “Mom! I don't need your help. I have driven a stick-shift before.” Fear fueled her anger, which fueled mine. Once, we were driving again on flat roads I asked her, … [Read more...]
Love Looks Like Fall Potpourri
LOVE looks like fall in our home.And nothing screams fall like a delicious smelling home. Each year I share this recipe. So, if you haven't made this yet,well, you're not the brightest hammer in the shed.I am a HUGE fan of scented candles, pumpkin spice being my absolute favorite. I would have one burning all day long if I could afford … [Read more...]
LOVE Looks Like Baked Goods
I LOVE sugary baked goods. Just ask my blue jeans. This means I LOVE on people with sugary baked goods. Just ask my husband. I put fifty pounds on my hunka burnin' love when were married. I'm not stupid...I mark my territory.Friends coming over for a visit = ice cream pie.Kids in bed, finally a few minutes alone with Paul = … [Read more...]
Mom Mistake #4,372
My to-do list had one important task today...make pumpkin bread for Meghan. My daughter is away at college and has yet to receive a care package from home. I sent her an envelope with some gift cards and Katherine Hepburn stamps but the side of the envelope was sliced open and all the contents stolen. Today was my second attempt at sending my girl … [Read more...]
