I adore the holidays. I was thrilled on Wednesday when my husband opted to turn on Christmas carols while our family cleaned and throughout our Thursday Thanksgiving celebration too. I wanted to start listening to them Monday. I like those chintzy wreaths with the red ribbons … [Read more...]
This Will be the Year I Send Christmas Cards
For the past 3 years I've meant to do it, but the last time I sent a Christmas card was Ella's first year. She's now 4. Each year I receive treasured cards from friends and family. I love seeing pictures of new additions to families and the joyous smiles of friends I miss linked … [Read more...]
A Melancholy-Free Thanksgiving
Last year, I went on a sort of melancholy roller-coaster ride around thanksgiving. I felt blue about the upcoming holiday without my extended family, then was surprised at enjoying a leisurely day with friends. This year is going to be different. We're going to stuff our … [Read more...]
Our Christmas Trip to the ER
We have a joke at our house: If it's vacation, someone is bound to get sick. Our first Christmas home to WA after moving to IL, Ella had her first ear infection and it was a killer. She was up all night and generally miserable. This Christmas, Ezra decided it … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Simple Joys & a Few Holiday Recipe Links
If you ever doubt that the simple things make kids happy, look at these photos. Grandma Cathy sent the kids pop up Christmas cards and they thought they'd received a little piece of heaven! (For more Wordless Wednesday, visit www.5minutesformom.com) Also, … [Read more...]
