This week my friends, family, and followers on Facebook and Twitter have been subjected to my “Saga of the Cub Scout Day Camp” updates.  My 9yo son is a Bear in  Cub Scouts, and in order for his pack to go to camp, a handful of us needed to step up and volunteer for the [...]

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Summertime.  In Houston.  Not a lot of outdoor activities to choose from.  As a result, my kids – particularly the 12, 11, and 8 year olds – have spent an inordinate amount of time on the computer.  We began our vacation by setting a timer on the desk and insisting that they end their turn when [...]

Why is it that the more life I live, the less I end up blogging?  Seriously, I have at least five publish-worthy posts floating around in my head, and whenever I sit down to type it out, the thoughts just whisp away.  Kind of like trying to explain a really vivid dream in words – [...]

When we lived in Oregon, the only reference I ever made to “June Bug” was a nickname given to my youngest daughter (whose middle name is June).  Here in the Houston area, it’s a whole different story!  As I sit here typing, the June Bugs are tapping a crazy rhythm against my front door and windows. Lately, [...]

Here, side-by-side, is a weather comparison of next week’s forecast in my former Oregon hometown and in my current suburb of Houston.  Can you tell which is which? I like to do this from time to time, either because it makes me remember why I am so homesick, or (conversely) to remember that it “can” [...]

I recently wrote this post about how my husband travels frequently for work.  Well, these past few weeks have been *even more* hectic than usual with his schedule, and though I’m tempted to respond to my burn-out by opting for total hibernation, I’ve got these five kids to consider.  They are not so nearly burned-out as they [...]

I was just talking with a good friend today about how our summertime woes have already set in.  With the kids out for three weeks now, and some of the initial busy-ness and transition time coming to an end, we’re left with incredibly hot weather and incredibly full houses to contend with. Some time ago [...]

As a plus-sized girl currently trying to become more active, I totally “get” wanting to look cute while you’re working out or playing around.  I also “get” the massive waves of insecurity that crash down upon hearing the four-letter word of summer: P O O L. SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear is an amazing line of clothing crafted to [...]

Checking my blog stats today, I saw that some readers clicked on this post from a year ago.  Funny thing is, I was just about to write a post about how I’m already feeling overwhelmed with summer.  I guess some things never change! Maybe “overwhelmed” isn’t the right word.  I’m certainly off-balance.  There’s just something [...]