For my faraway family and pals, our holiday letter says that if folks want to see my labor of love, the gratitude life video that I put together for Jack’s graduation back in May, check my blog. So here it is for those looking for it. I have been told to warn that some may […]
College Check-In & My Son’s Play by Play Announcing!
December 20, 2016 By
Back in August I was blogging quite a bit about my son going off to college. Five months later, I am happy to report that his first semester was a success! His adjustment period was short and he was off and running faster than I expected, a wonderful and pleasant surprise. I am sure it […]
My Black Eye Story & Boiron Arnicare Gel to the Rescue
November 2, 2016 By
Manic: Me! My former boss once lovingly gave me the nickname, Calamity and it still sticks, I must admit. When I saw her recently and reported to her that I gave myself a shiner (details below), she wasn’t surprised! And of course, I did this the same week that my daughter was set to perform […]
First Homecoming Memories
October 17, 2016 By
My daughter attended her first Homecoming and I used the awesome Animoto online video site to put the pictures into a fun 1 minute video. Creating this video reminds me just how fast she and her pals are growing up…just like my now college aged son did! I am a proud mom who is holding […]
College Parent Weekend Happy Lessons Learned
September 25, 2016 By
Thank you to my readers who have told me that you are enjoying my posts about my journey of becoming a half empty nest mom, as I call it. The journey does indeed continue with today’s post about how awesome and a little tricky my son’s college parent weekend was for our family. It was […]
Massage Deal, Food & Other Items Seen in my 3TV Segment
September 15, 2016 By
If you caught my lifestyle segment that aired on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” show today and you want to see more of what I discussed, it is all here. The fantastic massage deal that is being offered, how to determine which power of reading glasses you need in just 3 seconds, the […]
Wonderful Surprise A Day After My Emotional Empty Nest Post
September 6, 2016 By
Well…as they say in the south…I’ll be! The day after I wrote my emotional Half Empty Nest Article, I was pleasantly surprised with a SURPRISE visit from my college boy! Woo hoo…what good timing as the mini mourning and adjustment phase was starting to take hold of this perplexed mama and just in time, I […]
Half Empty Nest Syndrome Harder & Happier Than I Expected
September 5, 2016 By
How come the term half or partial empty nest syndrome doesn’t exist? Because my heart is telling me that it is a thing. A real thing. My mind is constantly shushing my heart. Be still my restless heart, please! It is harder than I expected. It also has happy moments that have surprised me, too. […]
Parenting: Thankful He Picks Up Where I Fall Short
September 2, 2016 By
Manic: Raising kids, especially teenagers! The times when I just can’t do it for various reasons. The times when I need a break. Managed: Asking…and sometimes it is about letting…my husband pick up where I fall short. Sometimes it is because I can’t seem to find my patience, no matter how hard I look. Sometimes […]
From A Mom Who Had To Use An EpiPen: How Heartless Can Mylan Be?!
August 24, 2016 By
My blog is usually a happy place where political comment is avoided. There is enough of that online. But I have been silent about this for several years now. And to see this finally in the news makes me joyful and gives me hope that something will be done. Because I have had to use […]
7 Days Down Adjusting: Life After A Child Moves Out
August 19, 2016 By
Yesterday marked the beginning of my 49th year. Here I am with the one who is still at home with us 🙂It also marked the beginning of college classes at my son’s new university. Here is the one who isn’t still at home with us and this picture captured the pain in my expression that […]
A Milestone Day Today: Our Son’s Dorm Room Move-in Day
August 12, 2016 By
Bittersweet (which is also the name of the song I chose for the video). Tons of fun. Different. A relief because he has been ready and it is time for this new chapter. Meeting new friends & enjoying lunch with his roommate’s family. Joy. Laughter. A few early morning tears from me. But then I […]
The List: College Dorm Essentials & Stuff You May Forget
August 6, 2016 By
Manic: This week as our firstborn baby boy grows up and moves into his dorm room! With all of the excitement and emotion, it is hard to focus on the task at hand. The list! Managed: After several of my gal pals asked me to share our dorm room essentials list on my blog, I agreed […]
This Quote Reached Right Into My Chest & Touched My Heart
August 5, 2016 By
My Freebie Fridays will return in two weeks. I am taking today off to instead share this… Seriously. This popped up on my Facebook feed and it COULD NOT be more fitting! It brought me to immediate tears and pals, I tell you and I promise you that I haven’t cried this summer at all. […]
Dear Messy, Annoying Clutter…You May Stay a Little Longer
August 3, 2016 By
Wow! My house is a serious hot mess right now. Right off the bat by the front door, stacked boxes greet me. These boxes are filled with stuff that is waiting to move into a brand new dorm room. My downstairs office is filled with unfinished projects that are lining the wall. Upstairs, parts of […]
