My parents came for a 3 night visit this weekend. It had been too long since we last saw them. Christmas I do believe. That’s crazy. I rearranged our office twice since they’d last been here. At Thanksgiving. Wow. Either that’s a long time or I’m really restless about decorating and furniture arranging. Or both. Either way […]
The One with the Sisters’ Walk
I love being a big sister. But even more than that, I love my baby sister. We were best friends from the moment I first held her in my arms. She was always a strongly independent person. Which didn’t pair well with my bossy, motherly tendencies. I wanted to do things for her and she wanted to […]
The One with Friday Nights
This is a topic that is favorite of mine. And I’m sure I’ve talked about it before. But I feel like it’s totally worth a second (or third) mention. Pizza and a Movie Friday Nights. And I’m not talking about going out to a $15 pizza and a $20 theater show. Nope. Neither am I […]
The One with a Confident Confession
I’m sure there are things you’re ashamed to admit. Right? There are, aren’t there?! No? I’m the ONLY one?! Oh well. I’ve gotta get this off my chest.And you have the right to ridicule because you don’t have any dastardly deeds. I am always completely and utterly productive. Never a moment wasted. This is why I would […]
The One with a Boring List
In the last three days I have… …gone running. outside. at sunrise.And I think I lost my glove today.Darn it. That’s a whole 50cents down the drain.…saw a dying possum beside the local fire house while on my run.It was heart breaking.For real. And possums freak me out.Though I have to admit I looked back over my […]
The One with Wednesday’s Walk down Our Lane
One of my wonderful blog friends, Jenilee, is now hosting a great blog party each Wednesday. Called “Wednesday’s Walk,” it’s a great opportunity to share a memory that you call yours alone. Anything. Anything at all. I have decided to start out with our love story. In pictures. Kevin and Melanie [circa 2004]:: He was […]
The One with the Good versus the Bad.
Monday was the best day ever. Tuesday was the worst day ever. Seriously. I said those exact words as the days came to a close. Even I couldn’t believe the juxtaposition of my life in just 24 hours. The stories. Neither Kevin nor I secured jobs for Monday. We were both (not so) secretly happy […]
The One with an Introverted Extrovert
I’ve been thinking. And I think I’m coming to a conclusion. I’m some weird ironic combination of extroverted people person who prefers quiet time in her own home. Whenever I’m with people I’m totally extroverted. Take charge. Introduce people. Meet newcomers. Make a silly fool of myself. I thrive on encouragement and friendship and getting to […]
The One where She Bites the Dust. Again.
Seriously. What is my deal?! How is it possible that just 7 days after fighting the flu I get knocked down once more? Kevin and I just can’t figure this out. I am very sanitary. Thanks to Mom, R.N. I take my vitamins. I eat well. Sleep well. Exercise. Et cetera. Et cetera. Kevin doesn’t […]
The One with Backwards Admissions
Are you embarrassed to admit you still enjoy a big bowl of Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch? Too ashamed to announce you accidentally donated your husband’s favorite jeans to the church rummage sale? Well, don’t be. I know I’m not! And neither is MckMama or the many other links on today’s Not me! Monday post. I […]