by Heidi | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s come to my attention that one among us has what you might call a “bad case of the wants”. He begged for a new backpack when school started last week. But feeling bitter from the cash we just dropped to buy school supplies for two children, I...
by Heidi | Jun 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Who doesn’t love a story about an underdog? I’m always captivated by the Olympic champions who are products of blue-collar towns, defying improbable odds to stand on the podium and receive their medals. Only you, Mary Lou. Rulon Gardner. Kerri Strug. Wilma...
by Heidi | May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Photo by Tom Piorkowski This is not my view today, but how I wish it was. Summer is just around the corner. The daydreams come more frequently now; lazy mornings at the beach, digging holes with the boys and building just one more fort with sticks and seaweed....
by Heidi | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
It only takes one status update to send you reeling. Last night I closed my eyes to avoid seeing the devastation. Selfishly, I just wanted a peaceful night’s sleep. This morning I cocooned the boys in the safety of Shaun the Sheep on Netflix. I vowed that not...
by Heidi | May 7, 2013 | The Ten on Tuesdays, Uncategorized
Because it’s raining (still)…because my boys are begging to go to the pool that doesn’t open for two more weeks…because I have visions of my toes in the sand and a light, fluffy read in my hands… I’m linking up with The Broke and...
by Heidi | May 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
They’re coming. The descent of the 17-year cicada is upon us. I could just cry. We lived in North Carolina all of 47 minutes before the middle child spotted a cicada carcass in our new backyard and completely lost his mind. Absolutely terrified. Combine this...
