This week is going to be a 6-day week for me, right after I delete today from my memory.
It’s been one of THOSE days - the kind where you feel so emotionally and mentally handicapped that there doesn’t seem like much more of an option other than JUST BEING.  -Where even painting (something you normally [...]

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Lorelei (looking at and holding her baby, says to her/it in a whisper voice):  “Baby.  You look at me!  Don’t say ‘dammit’!  No.”  Then, she proceeded to open her mouth insanely wide and…bite her.
Me:  *looked at her, mouth wide open in astonishment*
Lorelei: “What?”  (as if she was just doing the most natural thing in the [...]

FOR TODAY: February 15, 2010
Outside my window…more snow
I am thinking….about a decision we have to make and what the implications for each might be.
I am thankful for…my husband, Lorelei and Aurora, my family and my best friend who knows what I need before I do.
From the learning rooms…tracing lines with her finger

From the kitchen…I made [...]

I started this blog in the beginning of 2008.  In the beginning, I wanted to share stories about my daughter, Lorelei and also to just …be creative (like my “ad for a sugardaddy” or crafts).  As time passed, I became convinced that my blog should be and go far deeper than that.  I wanted people [...]

For just a moment, I’d like you to think of all of the possessions you have.  I want you to imagine the things you’ve invested the most money in - a boat, big screen tv, gaming station, music equipment, clothing, etc.  For most of us, when we invest money in things, we tend to value [...]

Touch your spouse.
Touch is important - powerful, even.
Give your spouse a hug, kiss, massage, or all of the above!

Greet your spouse with love.
Today, when you see or talk to your spouse, focus on greeting them with love and respect.  Pay attention to your body language and your voice.

Say “I’m sorry.”
Think back over the past 30-60 days - is there anything you need to apologize for?
Were you harsh?  Have you been selfish with your time?  Thoughtless?  Did you do something you shouldn’t have?
Regardless of how “little” it may seem to you, apologize.