Yesterday I was supposed to work. When I woke up, I saw a text from work saying that we were down patients and it was my turn to stay home. There was a staff meeting that I had to call in and be a part of, but after that, it was all family time! The … Continue reading Much Needed Time
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
I just found out that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You HAVE to take care of yourself. I have learned this over time as I realize just how many things I have going on. Anxiety, Depression, Stress, OCD, and now possible ADHD. (For those who have reached out and asked, I am currently waiting … Continue reading May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
A Cool Place To Sit
It is finally starting to feel like Spring in Michigan. Some of the days ahead may even have summer like temperatures. After I put together the porch rocker for Sam, the kids and I ran around the yard. Sam had got some flowers and soil to put in a planter pot and we placed it … Continue reading A Cool Place To Sit
Early Gift For Mommy
When Sam got home from work today, we packed up the kids and took a drive to Lowe's. The purpose of the trip was to get a teeter totter for the swing set/playscape in the back yard. Once we were there, we asked around and found out that the only way to get pieces for … Continue reading Early Gift For Mommy
I Should Have Known
Yesterday morning when I came home from work, the family shared some donuts I picked up from a local shop. It has sort of become a Saturday morning treat. Sam may have caught a cold and she wasn't feeling well yesterday. I told her to lie down and I would take the kids outside with … Continue reading I Should Have Known
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ..
Forgive me if I have blogged about this before. Every spring my yard seems to be filled with dandelions. Those stupid weeds! That's not the way the kids feel about them, however. They are "pretty" or "beautiful" flowers. They are fascinated by them. Yesterday, Ella was picking a special bouquet for mommy. Today, Andrew was … Continue reading Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ..
May 5th History Lesson
The Origin of Cinco de Mayo A little known fact is that back in 1912, Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop … Continue reading May 5th History Lesson
Stinking Funny Story
So I have to share this, because it made me laugh. I received an email from my local library that a book I had requested was ready for pick up. I stopped on my way to work to get it. As I pulled into the parking spot, I noticed that the vehicle next to me … Continue reading Stinking Funny Story
May 4, 2023
Star Wars Day My very funny friend, Dobie Maxwell, says - Today is 'Star Wars' day - "May the 4th be with you." Tomorrow is Alcoholics or 'Bar Wars' Day - "May the 5th be with you." Starting the blog with a laugh! Thank You! Yesterday's blog was on kind of a serious topic. I … Continue reading May 4, 2023
Mayday! Mayday! I Have Problems!
I cannot believe that we've turned the page on the calendar again and it is May! I'm not complaining, because May means nice weather is on the way. I'm looking forward to my neighborhood walks and sunshine. Those walks and the nice weather will certainly help me. I have been struggling a bit. I noticed … Continue reading Mayday! Mayday! I Have Problems!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 