Author: Jill Berry

Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.

Staycation 2008

We decided several months ago that a huge trip this summer was not a good idea from a financial standpoint. I was highly disappointed, but since I was a part-time graduate student this past school year we were not in…

One Down, Four to Go

Boy 5’s bedroom is painted and reassembled. All I need is a Fathead on the wall. Debating between Nascar or Redskins. I want to have a wall decoration to grow with him as he is only 5. Next stop Girl…

On My Own

Today is my first day in a couple of weeks home alone with the three kids. Prior to this Husband was home or we had our regularly scheduled swim practice. It’s 10:13 a.m. Everyone has a had a drink, but…

There Is Always a First Time…

Borrowed from Mom to 2 Boys: https://hurtados1098.blogspot.com/: 1. Where is your cell phone? purse…kitchen counter…gaww I hate calling my phone from my home phone to find my phone 2. Your significant other? snoozing on couch…trying desperately not to yell at…

wii Did It!

After months of wondering, pondering, and fretting over this pruchase. We broke down and bought it. It was expensive, but I am looking forward to some good old family time with a brand new games system. Of course my kids…

Back from the Beach

So, we–or should I say I–survived the beach. The hotel was a pleasant change from the cramped condo. There are too any of us and some of us don’t get along all that well. The 5 day break was just…

Tomorrow is the day

O.K. so tomorrow I have the interview at the publishing place. I haven’t had an interview in about 2 years. Haven’t worked full-time in much longer. I am beyond worrying about what to wear. I nixed the idea of a…

I’m back

I am bound and determined to make a go of this blog. I need a place to write. I read other blogs and know that I have it in me to update every day. Who will read it? I don’t…