Recently, my grandmother was at our house to celebrate our December birthdays with us. She was walking through the kitchen and stopped for a moment to look at our cabinets…. Read more »
March must be the golden month for our marriage, because two of our three children were born in December. Not only that, but their birthdays are only 1 day apart…. Read more »
Years ago, we used to have to travel for Thanksgiving weekend to visit Jim’s family. We would be gone all weekend and, when we got back, that last thing we… Read more »
While we were setting record rainfall this summer, more than once I heard someone declare, “Well, at least it’s not snow!” Welcome to Pennsylvania in November: This heavy trend… Read more »
My 6yo has been dreaming of being a millionaire when he grows up. We’ve been talking about the hard work and determination that would take. Then, we fantasize about what… Read more »
It’s Election Day! I have a 30 minute window in which I can squeeze my trip to the voting booth today. Fortunately, my polling place serves a small community and… Read more »
Despite several inches of rain this week, the leaves are still hanging on. So, 12yo and I headed out to a local hiking trail we had never tried. The trails… Read more »
I don’t know what’s up with Pennsylvania right now but it’s so gross. We’re almost in the middle of October, Halloween is rushing at us at light speed, and I’ve… Read more »
When you are knee-deep in toddlers, the world is a fog. Whether you are a working or stay-at-home mom (or dad), you often spend your days tripping from one second… Read more »
Each fall, our school shuts down for a week because a large fair is held in our town. Yes, it’s weird to have five weeks of school and then… Read more »