I think I am growing up. I know, it seems inconceivable. Alas, things have been happening lately - things that cause me to believe that soon I may be a reasonable adult. Whoa...that is scary stuff. I provide two examples of evidence of this phenomenon. 1. I was looking at a TGIF typography wall hanging [...]
Tag: growing up
The zen room…
Cheyenne is in the process of switching bedrooms in the house. She waged a long campaign and enlisted the support of her siblings to likewise campaign on her behalf. After a couple of years I finally acquiesced to the constant begging and occasional nagging. You wouldn't think moving from one room to another in the [...]
It should be grand…
Today I am headed to Bismarck with Mike to watch his daughter Erin's prom grand march. It has been a number of years since I have attended a grand march. My last one was with Cory who is now 24. I recall Cory's prom experience as being relatively painless for me. Boys are easier when [...]
Cockeyed comfort…
I had a moment yesterday while sitting at a stop light. At the light I was surrounded on all sides by big white vehicles (trucks, vans, and SUVs - oh my!). I found the moment compelling because my little black car stood out like a sore thumb and I must say, I liked it. I like [...]
Ah, shucks…I think I grew up.
I was doing some cleaning within my email file folders the other day when I ran across an email I had saved from 2002 (yes, Virginia there was internet way back in 2002). The email included a list entitled - 25 Signs You've Grown Up. I cannot recall why I saved that email so many years [...]
Princess maintenance…
The Princess of Quite A Lot is back home in her kingdom and as is typical when she is in the kingdom, the overall energy level in the kingdom has risen exponentially. Actually, it is more the energy level requirements that have risen exponentially. The lazy days of summer where the queen's only concern was [...]
The best April Fool’s joke ever!
Today is my youngest child's birthday. Today Cheyenne is officially 12 (although she has by her account been "almost 12" for a good six months). Yes, I know it is April Fool's Day. What better day to deliver a baby a few months before you turn 40? The universe seemed to delight in its sense [...]
THE NEW FORTY 