...and inside, and in the car, and everywhere else!It's funny, but I have to remind myself frequently of just how much my boys are California boys. We had frost on the ground Monday, and Thing 1 (my eldest) was convinced it was snow. Really? He then proceeded to convince Thing 2 that it had snowed... Continue Reading →

I love my husband. He's an incredible man, and one of the things that definitely showcases the my weakness/your strengths part of our relationship is that he is such a preparation kind of guy. Make no mistake, when it comes to logistics and planning of life, I've got him aced across the board. BUT, when... Continue Reading →

Today I experienced a significant shift in perspective. Having gone to college and graduated into "real life", I discovered that "real life" comes at quite a cost. Not that I wasn't aware that things carried cost prior to that point, but landing smack dab into that puddle of reality locks in the concept. Everything-in-life-costs. Welcome... Continue Reading →

Today has been a wonderful day.I definitely diverged from my original meal plan... It seems that when I have the mind-space and time to cook well, I tend to cook to my little heart's content. What we actually had:Lunch:Cheese-covered olivesTurkey breastRoasted carrots & potatoesGreen beans with garlic and shallotsPumpkin CheesecakeDinner: The rolls I had planned... Continue Reading →

It's Thanksgiving Eve, and all is quiet in my house. No stressing, no chaos, no stuffing, no panic defrosting.... For the first time in a LONG time, we will be just the nuclear family for Thanksgiving, and I've got to say, my feelings are mixed. We have a high-paced life, and most of the roles... Continue Reading →

Hello again, great wide world!If you've known me for any length of time, you'll know that this is not my first foray into the world of blogging. Blogging is not easy, nor is it for the faint of heart. At first, it's like shouting into a great big black hole, "HELLO, Hello, hello..." Your own... Continue Reading →