motherhood

New Years: 20s vs. 30s

New Year’s Eve in my 20s was always a good time. It was something my husband and I would look forward to. We would plan ahead with friends and make reservations. I’d find a fun outfit and we would hit the town. Ten of us friends would usually end up at Oki, a hibachi style… Continue reading New Years: 20s vs. 30s

family time

Finally! Snow to Play In!

Sure we live in New England, but we really don’t get snow too often. Enough snow to play in that is. The boys have been waiting and waiting to use their snow boots and snow pants. Every time there would be a flurry they would ask, “will there be snow to play in tomorrow?” Nope,… Continue reading Finally! Snow to Play In!

just me

Pulling It Back Together

The holidays are over. We survived. It’s sad that it’s sometimes more about survival than actual enjoyment. Now that it’s passed, it’s time to pull everything back together. Starting with my second floor. You see we host Christmas Eve. Between my family and my husband’s siblings there are nine kids. Over the past couple ofyears,… Continue reading Pulling It Back Together