A Sweet Send Off and a New Start!

Today will be a red letter day for me as it will be last day that I eat a piece of chocolate (in candy form) for the next 40 days. Each year, I give up chocolate for Lent as a way to challenge myself and to honor this sacred time in the Christian calendar. (My … Continue reading →

#10yearchallenge

The view from my office window on this snowy winter afternoon is a good indication that the girls’ swimming lesson will probably be cancelled this evening and that school is questionable for tomorrow. Welcome to winter in Virginia — where any amount of snow shuts the entire tri-state area down for an undetermined amount of … Continue reading →

Help — What Should I Write About??

I’ve had the itch for a while, but didn’t have the time and/or guts to scratch it until now. Something just always seemed to get in the way (or, was I actually unintentionally distracting myself with other things?) of my latest obsession. I’ve said it more times than I can count and am even starting … Continue reading →

One Word, One Guide

It’s already Sunday afternoon on this long Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend. And, I’m exhausted! Yesterday was a low-key day at home, but today was all about church, Sunday School and a birthday party at the American Girl store at the mall. While Elyse and her doll attended the posh party, I ran around … Continue reading →

Snowy Sunday!

I woke up to a bright new world this morning thanks to Winter Storm Gia. I had set my alarm to wake me up with plenty of time to get myself and the girls ready for church.  But once I looked out the window at all of the bright, white, fluffy powder that was accurately … Continue reading →

My New Habit

They say that it takes 21 days for something to become a habit. And, I’m pretty sure that this is the case — at least for me. Over the years, I’ve developed lots of habits — some have stuck, others have not. For some reason, physical habits such as running, and working out are the … Continue reading →

Cleaning House – Inside and Out

What is it about spring that motivates humans to clean? Is it the brightly colored daffodils emerging from the once snow-covered lawn? The increase in daylight or temperature (well, maybe not this year!) or hearing a bird’s sweet melody in the early hours of the morning? Without having ever read a single line of research on … Continue reading →

Another Missed Field Goal Attempt

I’ve got an 11 month-old who won’t take a bottle, a three year-old who refuses to potty train, a husband on a business trip and a bedroom that just won’t paint itself. Is it a wonder that I missed this week’s post deadline again? Hoping to get up my next reflection, which is currently floating … Continue reading →

New Year, New Challenge

Two timely posts in a row! I’m definitely on a roll. :0) So as I alluded to in last week’s post, I’ve decided on my 2013 challenge. Now, I know that it’s cliche — new year, new challenge — but since I’m no longer gainfully employed by corporate America and spend my days tending to … Continue reading →

Tales from a Delinquent Blogger

I’m hanging my head in shame as I climb out from beneath a pile of discarded wrapping paper and bows, stale Christmas cookies and New Year’s confetti. I just can’t believe it. For the first time since this blog was born, I lost my way and broke my promise to post my weekly reflection. Dear readers, please … Continue reading →