I almost bought my father, who has been dead for five years a Christmas present today. A book, but not just any book, a $75.00 coffee table book: Fenway Park: 100 Years: The Official, Definitive History of America’s Most Beloved Ballpark He would have devoured it. He loved the Red Sox. His last e-mail to…
One of my least favorite places to go with Lucas is a toy store, for obvious reasons (especially when having to buy a gift for another child). 1. Okay, we’ll go in for a minute, but I’m not buying you anything today. 2. I’m not buying you that. 3. No, you don’t need it. 4….
I’ll be the first to admit that I spoil my son rotten, but raising an ingrate is a deep seeded fear of mine. Recently, I have read some beautiful posts: Change of Plans: Children and Gratitude and When Your Child Acts Entitled on jaw dropping moments mothers have had when their children behave ungrateful. I…
I dread his birthday, our anniversary, Christmas, Father’s Day and every other occasion that requires a gift because my husband is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. He buys everything he wants and he’s very picky. There, I said it out loud and for all the world wide web to read. Trust me, it’s nothing I haven’t…
I applied for and received my first credit card in 1994. I was 22 and a Junior in college. I was given a $400 credit limit to shop to my heart’s content at Victoria’s Secret [insert eye roll here] and I thought I was hot shit! I didn’t know a thing about credit. All I…
I loved sneaking up on this encounter. What a brave boy! This post is for Wordless Wednesdays and if you want to link up, or see some really beautiful photographs, please visit Alicia at Project Alicia. This week, she is sharing photos of her daughter’s cool new “tattoo”. Related Posts:No Related Posts
Memorial Day weekend is the official/non-official kick off to summer. Summer means lots of time spent outdoors, which translates to shorts, tank tops, flip flops and [insert shutter here] bathing suits. Like most women, I hate shopping for a new bathing suit, but with an ever changing body, Lucas’ swimming lessons and an upcoming trip…
