All was well until… The drive home from Thanksgiving Dinner #2 at my parent’s house. I had eaten in moderation for TGiving Dinner #1 in preparation for TGiving Dinner #2. Once I embarked on TGiving Dinner #2 I overdid the…
Tag: Family
Holiday Gift Guide: Car Toons Mater’s Tall Tales (wii)
Every so often a film comes around that we all like. All 5 of us. To find a film that all 5 of us can tolerate is a tall order. A film that works for mom and dad and a…
Dunkin’ Donuts: Holiday Flavored Coffees
I heart coffee. Not that I recall my first cup or anything. Perhaps in the college dining hall? In France? Milky coffee with a chocolate digestive biscuit in an English tea room? I’m not a tea drinker, despite the genes.…
Spouses: Master Bedroom or Separate Bedrooms?
On a recent Oprah a husband and wife talked about having separate bedrooms. Both said they were happily married for over 10 years. Two kids. The couple had not disclosed their sleeping arrangements with friends or family until Oprah. The…
I’m Over iPhone Envy
Hi! My name is Musings from Me. I am envious of iPhone users. Hi! Musings from Me! I said it. I admit it. I had iPhone envy. If I was a little kid, I would probably hang on to the…
Curious George at Port Discovery Through June 6 and Target Dollar Days
I love when a character from my childhood is beloved by my children. I have shared my love for Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street’s Bert & Ernie, and now Curious George. My children all loved that little scamp. My teen has…
And We’re Back!
Leaving OC after a packed day of donuts for breakfast, Safari minigolf, ice cream for lunch, the outlets, and pizza for dinner is a recipe for exhaustion. Rising at 7:30 a.m. for the Friday swim meet was just plain torture…
Taking a Breather
Haven’t mentioned where we are. Did not talk about going away. So, where are we? Beach? Roadtripping? B&B? If you guessed beach, then you are correct. It’s our annual family jamboree to the beach. Kids love it. Husband loves it.…
Do You Do This?
When your spouse is losing weight, are you encouraging or do you make your spouse feel guilty about trying to get in shape? I’m sad to admit that I am not a cheerleader when my husband is dieting. He —…
Swim Team Teen Style
My teen has been on the swim team since a teeny tiny 2nd grader. She wore almost the same size swim suit as her 5-year-old sister. Then and now she is skin and bones. Hates cold water. The swimming pool…
