What I really want for Mother’s Day

my boy on my back

  Last night was one of those nights. You know the ones, where everyone is a little on edge and Mommy and Daddy are tired, but the boy is ready to play, and things just aren’t going right…and then Mommy completely loses it. My emotions are on a roller coaster lately and I honestly couldn’t… read more »

I’m whiny and frustrated and I’m getting real – This Is Me

this is me {after tball game}

This past weekend, I attended a blogging conference with 300+ of my closest friends. Ha! No, really, this was an amazing conference and it felt like I knew so many people from talking to them and being a part of this community for over a year. SoFabCon was the first blogging conference by Collective Bias… read more »

Why I love Social Fabric: I have learned about family, friends, and fun!

Crazy boy loves Social Fabric #LuvSoFab #cbias

We all have ideas of what a family should look like or should be like. Growing up, we are taught about our own families and life’s lessons, but when we start our own family, we have to mesh those ideas into something new and grow a new family model. Hubby and I had very different… read more »

My boy and his Sports {Wordless Wednesday}

Little Dribblers at Palestine YMCA

From Little Dribblers {and picture day} to the Super Bowl, my boy had a great sports-filled weekend! How was your weekend?

Super Bowl Party Announcement {Snoopy Sunday!}

The Pike Brewing Co {Super Bowl Party Announcement: Snoopy Sunday!}

When I was young, my family had this old television that didn't have a remote so my dad had to find ways to bribe my sisters and me to change the channel so he didn't have to get up. My older sister and I loved to watch Charlie Brown cartoons and you know how they… read more »

And then I disappeared for a few days {because that is what I do}

If I blogged like you and I were becoming new BFFs and I was telling you about my life, would you come back and tell me about yours?

I asked you if you would come back and talk to me about your life… …And then I disappeared… It's Monday now and I'm looking at email and blog stats and reading other blogs and realizing that I haven't posted since Friday. It's funny, really, because on Friday I was all mushy and talking about… read more »

If I blog it, they will come…won’t they?

If I blogged like you and I were becoming new BFFs and I was telling you about my life, would you come back and tell me about yours?

Blogging is fun. Blogging is work. Blogging is cathartic. Blogging is stressful. Blogging is easy. Blogging is hard. Why is blogging such a joy and such a challenge at the same time? For me, blogging was supposed to be a hobby, a part-time fun thing to do when Hubby wanted to watch some crazy show… read more »

Lucky Number 7

Lucky Number 7

When I met my husband, he informed me that he had a lucky number. He said lucky number 7 had always popped up in his life. His birthday is 7/7/74. I had never really considered a lucky number so I just smiled and nodded and found it endearing. By the way, we met in 2007… read more »

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Rock n Learn DVD Giveaway #FamilyFun {Family Entertainment Extravaganza} US/CAN – Ends 9/30

Family Entertainment Extravaganza {hosted by Callista's Ramblings and Tales of the Nursery} 9/16-9/30

What does your family do for entertainment? My family is learning to love Family Game Night and we are planning a HUGE family fun night for the Avengers release coming on September 25. We also LOVE to learn while we are having fun!! Welcome to the Family Entertainment Extravaganza hosted by Tales From the Nursery… read more »

Tools for Back to School with Boys and Girls Club of America

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

When I was a caseworker with Child Protective Services I was often assigned the task of finding resources for kids and families. One of my favorite resources in the community was always the Boys and Girls Club. I didn't know about the Club when I was young, but the more I learned the more it… read more »