Okay, it’s more than just a few. But I’m still reeling from the holidays, and my next shift is coming at me fast.

I worked the six-days-in-a-row stretch, which ended on Christmas Eve. At that time, my sons and I packed up for our trip to Mississippi - them to spend the remainder of their school break with their bio dad and me to spend the night ( Read more... )

Here’s my entry for (an almost) Wordless Wednesday. This was not how I intended it to look, but I still LOVE how it turned out!


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The passage of Thanksgiving brought Black Friday, the unofficial beginning of the Christmas Season, upon us. To mark the occasion, Starr and I teamed up once again on a themed playlist (Black, what else?) over at Music Savvy Mom. Be sure to go check it out when you have a few moments!

It’s also the time of year when we start making our holiday ( Read more... )

I am ready to start my holiday shopping, even though I have no idea what to get anyone. I think this year, we’re just doling out money and little “happy” gifts bought on the cheap. No ipods, Zunes, or computers this year. The kids can save up for whatever game console or cell phone they may want.

I may be able to pull off the bills from here ( Read more... )

It is my favorite holiday, but I am a bit bummed. More than a bit, actually. I am noticing as the years go by that there is less and less Halloween programming around this time, and that is just inexcusable with all the cable options there are these days. It’s just not the same if I have to put on a dvd; I like seeing Halloween-themed shows on ( Read more... )

That’s how I had hoped yesterday would start off - and continue. There was so much to be done here. I had the day off, and totally planned on crossing at least some stuff off my to-do list. Instead, the entire day just got sucked into the never-ending abyss of doctor visits and tag & title lines.

At least I was able to knock out a few chapters ( Read more... )

Currently: recovering?
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Currently: all over the place
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Currently: tired
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Currently: perplexed :???:

I didn’t think I’d be able to pull it off, but I somehow actually have most of my Christmas shopping done. Okay, not most. Half. But it shouldn’t be any trouble at all to pick up the last few things I need. What has me mystified is that after last Christmas, I bought tons and tons of bags and boxes and even some ( Read more... )