About Me
Married, middle aged mother of 5, doing the best I can. Just wanting to feel heard.
Recent Entries
Must Verk!
I baked a birthday cake for my second son yesterday. I can't believe he turned 23! But before I could get started, I had to do some catch-... read more
Ten Minutes!
17yo called and said she was in town today so she could be here tomorrow for her brother's birthday, and could we pick her up. Of course! ... read more
One Thing Leads to Another
I cleaned out our junk room the other day...and without all the junk in it, the yucky, mismatched walls and ceiling were glaring at me...daring m... read more
quick notes...
17yo is coming home today to pick up some stuff. I found her ID cards while I was cleaning her room, so she doesn't have to get a new one. ... read more
Benevolence
I was reading a blog about reasons to have a will, or some sort of instructions concerning your loved ones in case you pass away unexpectedl... read more
Sweet Sunday!
It was a BEAUTIFUL day! I got up early, as usual, and prepared for the day, thinking I had an early morning meeting. Well, I was mistaken!... read more
Invisible and Unfruitful
Some nights I go to bed and think 'boy, it sure doesn't feel like I got anything done!' Yesterday was one of those days...even though I did do S... read more
Our Hobby...?
10yo thinks our "hobby" is talking about 17yo! Yes, we do seem to obsess about her when things get crazy like they did this past weekend. ... read more
Stuff!
Hubby wants me to help organize things to go to the dump. This, after he's brought home piles of discarded magazines almost every day ... read more
Back to Compassion
I've been so upset about the way things with my daughter are going that I've forgotten one of the most important things...compassion. She may be acti... read more
