Tag Archives: Love

How do I Tell Them?

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Shoes

Cody was five and Carter three when I started this blog. Now Husband and I find ourselves living with two man children, ages 17 and 15. The memories they have of my dad are smudges, more stories retold than remembered. … Continue reading →

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Not Another Post About New Years Resolutions?!?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Shoes

When asked if I make resolutions for the New Year, I will tell you that no, I do not. But that is not entirely truthful.  I do reflect on the year gone past and consider actions I can take to … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Smallest Bouquet

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Shoes

  The smallest of bouquets from my smallest son.

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Simple Sunday – Star Wars Love

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Shoes

Cody and I have been reading various Star Wars backstory books.  It started with a Boba Fett book he found at Half Price Books over a year ago and has expanded from there.  We are currently reading Legacy of the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – New Chapter

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Shoes

We found out last week – we are getting the house we put in an offer on!  The house in the lovely neighborhood.  The house that is in the middle of the city but walking distance from a little park … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Year

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Shoes

This will be his last year in the single digits.  Today Cody, my first born son, turns nine.  As my long time readers know, Cody was born premature – a 26 weeker.  He weighed 2 pounds 1.5 ounces.  I consider … Continue reading →

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What is Important

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Shoes

Today Husband and I both took the day off work to attend a Celebration of Life for my Husband’s uncle, Reynold.  He passed away last Monday and is greatly missed by many people.  There was a small family-only celebration/service over … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day, Second Grade Style

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Shoes

Yesterday was not Valentine’s Day – unless you were an elementary school student or elementary school teacher. The first week of February the students cut out construction paper hearts and wrote on them who their favorite book character was and … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Ambush

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Shoes

Today.  Alzheimer’s. My father-in-law does not realize it, does not know what has been lost even though he has been told.  There is no explaining that can lead to comprehension when the mind can no longer do its job. We … Continue reading →

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Waking Up Six

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Shoes

He has kept a running countdown for a couple weeks.  He talks about the cake and the friends and the presents and the ice cream but that is not why he is so eager. Carter has been counting down to … Continue reading →

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