it's what makes me...me

Ruby is constantly reminding me that she is just too big for a nap, even though I know better than that. It's probably because she is s...

We had such a crazy weekend...well, week, really. Our niece Karen got married, so John's entire family (minus a few in-laws and nieces ...

So apparently this is what happens when both mom and dad are under the weather... It's one in the afternoon, both kids are in their pj...

Those who know me well, know that (until recently) I haven't especially cared for the rain. It's not that I don't love the soun...

It's sad that I'm just now getting around to documenting Ruby's birthday - which was 2 and a half months ago. To be honest, the...

I've been pretty down on myself lately. Sometimes I look in the mirror and just hate what I see. The stringy hair, the weird eyebrows,...

I woke up early this morning with the intention of going running, but as I was getting myself out of bed, I heard a muffled cry coming from ...

So it was really today - Ruby's first day of school. Yesterday didn't count since I got to go with her. Today was harder than yest...

This is how Asher revolts against being dressed in a pink apron...

Today was Ruby's first day of school. This is her last year of preschool before she enters kindergarten. I cannot believe she is alr...

i just came across this picture...this treasure. it's like i'm just now seeing it for the very first time, though, which seems stran...

this morning ruby and asher were playing together in their playroom while i was in the other room folding laundry. suddenly ruby burst into...

i know it's been about a year since i last blogged. i'd like to say it's because i haven't been home much...that i've b...

ruby, you turned 4 nearly a week ago. every day since your birthday i have thought about taking some time to jot down my feelings...truth i...

it's been so long since i've signed into my blogger account, i almost forgot how. i guess it goes without saying i have a lot of bl...