Brandon loves music. When it comes on the tv, he puts his hands up or starts twerking. When the tv is not on, he walks over to our iPod doc and turns it on. He and I are loving Robin Thicke's new song.He isn't saying much more than usual, but he's movin' and groovin' all... Continue Reading →
I just want to briefly share with you a response I received from an interview question recently: What are your long-term career goals? I want to be successful - to me, that means being able to provide and go home every day and be happy with my day's work. I don't want an extravagant life,... Continue Reading →
We went on a family vacation for the long weekend. "It will be great to be away from work and the dog and the house for awhile and just hang out the three of us together," we had said before the trip. We envisioned splashing together in the pool, fancy dinners out and relaxation. How... Continue Reading →
We got Brandon a $4.00 pool. He might be a little too big for it. But even so, we put him in it today after lathering him up with Coppertone. He smelled like summer. It felt like summer. "Over here, mom!" While he splashed in his pool, I remembered vividly being a kid myself, splashing... Continue Reading →
Today marks a year since I've returned to work. A year ago today was Brandon's first day at daycare. That day, I was a blubbering mess. In a year, Brandon has learned to walk and talk and eat like a big boy. He laughs loudly and has a sense of humor and is easily excitable.... Continue Reading →
I value independence. I am constantly preaching the ability to live on your own to young people. I think it is imperative before you live with someone else that you figure out yourself and how to do everything on your own. It makes you that much more appreciative to have someone there helping you with... Continue Reading →
Since I was five, my family lived in the same house. We went to the same church. For ten years, I was homeschooled - doing my school work at the same table. We had mostly the same neighbors with only a few variances as people got divorced or moved out of town. My parents even... Continue Reading →
I was just going to post pictures of Brandon's first (professional) haircut, but then I found all these other pictures on my memory card and realized it's been awhile since I've posted pictures of him. This is our little Oompa Loompa. You can try to feed him all you want, but in the end, he's... Continue Reading →
I remember innocence. I remember a time where I believe in the best in people. A time when I didn't think everyone was a rapist, murderer, or pedophile.In high school, we had an outing where we all spent the afternoon at a park. My friends and I got bored after awhile and decided to ditch.... Continue Reading →
There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be. That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down, but those are the times when you must remind yourself... Continue Reading →
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