Category: Family

Today marks nine years since my Dad moved on from this world. Five years ago, this day I brought Monkey home for the first time on a 70 degree sunny day with my Dad shining down.

This day signifies quite a bit in my life, and how fitting for today, March 14th, to be a day all of us are at home together playing on a “snow day” that has been all rained out.

Enjoy life now!

Each day as I set out to run or walk from our house, about two blocks away I come across this sign planted in an adopted piece of land. It is such a beautiful use of the space and a great reminder to release the tension and enjoy life now. Right now. This minute. Continue reading…

I think not.

We’ve been to many a children’s birthday party now that Monkey is in his second year of preschool, outside of family birthday parties for years. Each one is unique and fun, but when I look into what it might cost to host a similar party I am always in sticker shock. Most parties tend to cost around $30 or more per child who attends, not including food, decorations, and cake. Some parties require a minimum of $300 or 10 children before they’ll even consider your request. Sigh. That’s just out of our budget; a $500 party or more. Continue reading…

February was filled with a lot of excitement. It included some fun for Valentine’s day, in which we don’t really celebrate much. Since I was on the elimination diet, it became even more of a non-celebration for Chris and I and a fun little treat for Monkey and Crab.

Monkey loves working with tools, so I couldn’t pass up this set of tool chocolates! It’s taken Monkey over four weeks to make his way through the tools. It was fun when he’d say, “Could I have my plier chocolate tonight for dessert?” It was worth the few extra dollars for that cuteness! The Crab received chocolate pudding he devoured. Continue reading…