Thanks to the stomach virus, we've all been home together for a few days, and cabin fever has definitely set in. Attitudes are edgy, patience is a thing of the past, my daughter is dabbling with disobedience, and I am raising my voice. Too much. Too loud. Too often. Do you ever have days like this? I want so much to hold my temper, to speak kind words in kind tones, but ...
Things you never thought you could do….
Being a mother has helped me overcome one of my biggest fears: vomit. I'm just being real here. I hate it. Oh, I know you're thinking, "Everyone hates it." But, I can almost always will myself not to get sick. Lived in Africa for two years, might have gotten sick once. Three pregnancies, and I never really knew morning sickness. In fact, one of the only things that makes me sick is someone ...
Quick and Easy Meatballs and Sauce
I made this tonight on sort of a whim, and the recipe turned out so well I thought I'd share it with you. It was quick and easy and could be used in several different ways...I served them with sauce over spaghetti squash. Quick and Easy Meatballs and Sauce 1lb. extra lean ground beef (I imagine ground turkey would work as well.) Crumbs of 3 slices whole wheat bread 1/2 medium ...
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…but the fire is so delightful!
Monday it was at least 80 degrees here in Mississippi. Tuesday night the temperature was below freezing. The transition from hot to cold was not a smooth one. Tornado sirens woke us up Monday morning about 3:30, and I was really glad to hear them (often, we can't hear them at our home) until I realized that the fact we were under a tornado warning meant I was going to have to take my baby out ...