No - I am not talking about the young perky woman who steals your hubby but my children of course. The boys to be exact. One would think that just maybe, just maybe, I could have ONE holiday that is calm, peaceful, and where everything goes just right. Keep dreaming! This Easter … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups?
Healthy Peanut Butter CupsIn case you didn't know, I am a big-time runner. And yesterday, I ran my fastest-ever time for a 5k race at the Harry's Spring Run-off. Can you believe it?! I think that being in better shape at age 38 than at 28 deserves to be rewarded, don't you? Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
viral
I'm happy to report that the diet hasn't been a point of contention for the past few days. Unfortunately that's because Cuyler has only eaten 2 small sausage rounds since last Thursday.He and Eva were hit hard with a virus that brought with it high temperatures and hacking coughs. Eva's temp … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – Granola Bars
The HighKashi Chewy Granola Bars - Dark Mocha AlmondThese granola bars are not cheap. You'll pay close to $5 at most grocery stores for a box of six bars. What they are, however, is delicious. You can actually taste the dark chocolate pieces and crunchy almonds.Moreover, they're relatively low in … [Read more...]
Happies and Crappies
Let's start with the crappies so that we end on a postive note.CrappiesThe wind. It seems to ALWAYS be windy lately. Doesn't it??The rain. Not too too much of it. But just enough to make it into the crappies.The clouds. Why do clouds have to exist and make my sons life … [Read more...]
My Little Chocolate Nemesis
This mocking, smug little a**hole will not let me be: That's why I ate his smug little grin right off. Bet he's not feeling so sickeningly sweet anymore...but oh yes, he is...and he's calling to me. From the fridge. Must go to him. Just one little nibble. Then another. Really, it isn't too bad - … [Read more...]
Small Town Girl
"No I cannot forget where it is that I come fromI cannot forget the people who love meYeah, I can be myself here in this small townAnd people let me be just what I want to be" John Mellencamp, "Small Town" I don't know if I've shared this with you, but I grew up in St. … [Read more...]