The Way It Should Be

(Out of the Blue) La Petite Belle: “Mommy, even if you weren’t a Christian, I would still love you.” Me: “Well, I’m glad.” La Petite Belle: ” But, it would be a horrible thing if you were not a Christian.” Me:...
My Attempt at a Political Post

My Attempt at a Political Post

I knew I needed to watch the President’s address to Congress last night and thought, maybe I could act like one of those fancy, intellectual commentators. Hmmm … Here are my thoughts and observations as I post live: * The long clapping and hollering: Who...
The Goods

The Goods

I won some stuff. Wanna see? Sure you do. First, from Kora at Dixie Lust: Goodies from The Grass is Greaner. Visit her etsy shop for charming and unique items. This was the package. Then, I opened everything up. Couldn’t decide what was my favorite. Hard. Real...
Labor Day was not laborless.

Labor Day was not laborless.

I woke at 6:16 a.m. because it’s a rule that if you have a day to sleep in, you won’t be able to. After tossing and turning, I reluctantly got out of the bed by 6:30 or so, and thought I would get some good quiet time downstairs. I put on the coffee, got...

Misinformation

Yesterday, La Petite Belle and I had “the talk” …. again. The first time came almost 2 years ago. We only handed out information that was necessary for her age at that time. There’s only so much a child can handle at a young age. But,...
I’m the meanest mom.

I’m the meanest mom.

La Petite Belle yelled from the bathroom last night, “Mommy, come here. Mommy, I need you to see something.” When these words are uttered from the bathroom, it’s never a good thing. I told her to wait a minute like most mothers do, and then headed...