What's all the buzz happening here in my neck of the woods this week? The forecast isn't sunny. We need the rain, though, so that's good. And it makes it easy to work inside on our projects. What else? Well, folks, let me tell you first off that what's happening here is not national news. … Continue reading What’s all the buzz happening in my life this week?
Tag: Empty Nest Parenting
Our empty nest driveway
Each morning, I smile as the memories roll in. It's hard not to feel a small tug on the heartstrings. All I have to do is look out our front door at the turn around in our driveway, the empty spaces get me every time. I recover quickly because I love our empty nest driveway.… Continue reading Our empty nest driveway
A treasure hunt of empty nest memories
Yesterday, as I cleaned disgusting things, in a rental property we own, I thought about how much I miss a couple former renters, not the one that left this mess. I know - disgusting right? Memo to any mom out there raising young boys, it's okay to teach them to wipe up after themselves or… Continue reading A treasure hunt of empty nest memories
How to be ready for two major holidays in a week
As the sunset last night, the clouds indicated it's going to be a snowy week. That sun-dog = snow-dog in November. Sigh...snow happens. The long-awaited big holiday week is here. Am I ready for both holidays? Am I ready for all of the busyness that happens? Our guest list has changed 3 times. Our kids… Continue reading How to be ready for two major holidays in a week
Reflections on a girl’s shopping day
This past weekend, while enjoying a surprise visit from our youngest Sprout, we sat together and chatted over a cup of coffee. It's so fun to catch up in-person. I love social media for daily - what's up with you kind of moments. But, in-person visits are way more fun. After we caught up about… Continue reading Reflections on a girl’s shopping day
You’re going as what for Halloween?
If I were invited to a Halloween party this year, I'd have the perfect costume in mind to wear. I can usually dream up something last minute to pull it off. When I did dress up (aka, back when we had kids around, pre-empty nest) I would base costumes on a current wardrobe I had… Continue reading You’re going as what for Halloween?