Blisters. Chafed thighs from a wet swimsuit. Sore lefts from walking up and down stairs. And no I didn’t do a hike or go on a nature trail. But I did get a workout of sorts at an amusement park.…
Category: Musings on Family
I’m Good at Many Things, But Not…
A long, loooonnnggg time ago, I was in charge of the checkbook. I did well with balancing the checkbook until I didn’t do well. I was removed from checkbook duty. My duties were stripped from me. I was demoted. Between…
Moms of Teens: Have You Considered Invisalign? [Giveaway]
I’d never asked my husband about braces. It never came up in any conversations. He’s quiet and only shares when he thinks it is appropriate to share. Me? I’m an oversharer. A chatterbox. I’d regaled my husband with my orthodontia…
Getting It Done: A Day in the Office
I’m in and out and in again and then out again for a few and then home again. My neighbors must think I run a delivery service or something. My minivan is in a constant state of motion during the…
How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular #DWDragonsLive #DC [Giveaway]
It was sweltering day. It was too hot to go outside. We’d been at the pool every day that week. What to do, what to do? Then it came to me! We’d beat the heat by going to a free…
FedEx SenseAware: Making Sure a Precious Cargo Arrives Safe and Sound
I was talking to a dad at my son’s end-of-season sports party about cycling. As the kids splashed in the pool, we chatted about soccer, our jobs, and our families. And then we started talking about biking. I know nothing…
Skip Cooking, Get Dinner from @KFC_Colonel [Giveaway]
I’m not a good cook. Don’t let the apron in the photo fool you. Before you say “but, surely you exaggerate?” No, really. I’m a horrible cook. In 22 years of marriage, my husband has said the following words to…
I’m a Don’t Sweat Mom! #DontSweatMoms
I’m sure you have heard people say don’t sweat the small stuff? Both the book and more likely, the phrase. In fact the full title of the book is Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff. Because, like…
Celebrating the Grad @DaveandBusters
In England there are no graduation celebrations. At least not for anyone below college age. I don’t recall anyone making a big deal of graduation until college graduation. Traditions may have changed somewhat in England, but back when I was…
A Shout Out to Sponsors of Howard County Lacrosse Program
My son finished up his 3rd season of recreational lacrosse. His team party is coming up. He just attended the second of two lacrosse clinics. The first one was at the beginning of the season where he practiced drills with…
