I love days like today

I had the most productive day.  I haven’t felt like doing much lately, but today, I had a plan.  I picked the kids up at their dad’s this morning at 9:00, and when we got home, we went straight to work. Bekah pulled all of the annuals out of the flower beds.  JJ and I [...]

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What to do?

It’s 6:30 on a beautiful autumn evening.  The air is crisp breezing through the screen door.  Shaunna is at her father’s, and JJ and Bekah are outside playing until dinner is done.  The athletic field is full of teens playing football; Black Sabbath is wafting in through the background, mixed with the sounds of fans cheering.  Nothing like [...]

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Random Things I Should Write a Post About

I’m looking at an online university to finish my bachelor’s degree. I had two dates last month. My kids started school. I bought Bento lunch boxes and have been sending them with the little kids for their snacks. I should take pictures of their snacks. I’m looking for a new job. I paid off the dentist [...]

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Just in the nick of time

Our town provides leaf pick up service.  All you have to do is rake your leaves to the street, and they come by with big vacuums and big trucks and suck your leaves away. If you don’t take advantage of this free service, then you have to buy brown craft bags and rake and bag [...]

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