On every network, at every church, at schools and even at work, there were remembrances of the tragedy that happened on 9/11. I really didn't want to watch any of the programming on TV because I know how emotional I can get. But I could not tear myself away from a program on NBC that … Continue reading Remembering 9/11

Joe trying to figure out how to put the stroller together.No need to put the car seat together, but we definitely needed better directions on putting it into the car.Sometimes I wish life came with directions. Then I purchase something that says "Some assembly required" and I realize, even if life came with directions, I … Continue reading Better directions in life

House Cricket Photo, James H. RobinsonHave you ever had one of those days that just annoyed you? It could be because you aren't feeling well. Or you have too much work to do and not enough time. Or, it could be because you are tired from lack of sleep.Whatever the reason, we all have those … Continue reading Its a cricket day

A couple of updates for this week from pregnancy.org.- The baby is approximately 3.75 lbs and more than 16 inches long. No wonder he is cramped inside and kicking to get out!- Fetus may hiccup, cry, taste sweet and sour, and respond to pain, light, and sound.- Your baby's tastebuds develop.- You may gain weight … Continue reading Pregnancy realities

I have to say that this is too funny! Thanks Stephanie for sharing.Of course I haven't done karate in a year and don't plan to start again until the baby is born so I think I am safe for now.'What" will your obituary say?' at QuizGalaxy.com

This word has been on my mind for several days now and I wanted to explore and share with you some thoughts.At church on Sunday (and over the past several weeks) we have talked about king David in the Bible and his passion for God. He was so passionate about bringing the Ark back to … Continue reading Passion

I thought I would be off my soap box after yesterday's rant, but I have to stay on a little longer to explore one more subject.Today is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The news media cannot get enough of the tragedies that happened as a result of the disaster and keep emphasizing the … Continue reading Taking Responsibility

I rarely get on one of my soap boxes (OK I just did this weekend at a friends birthday party) but I have to tell you that I am so offended and taken off guard right now that I just want to scream.I usually don't have time to watch Oprah, but working from home today … Continue reading Attack on Marriage

This week for me has been all about relationships. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have really been appreciating my friends and how much they mean to me. I have also been appreciating my husband and family.This month we had 5 birthdays in our immediate family, from my sister to nephew to mother-in-law. … Continue reading Relationships

We again attended our childbirthing class last evening. This week, we learned how to swaddle a baby, use a bulb syringe to clean out a baby's mouth and nose, and change a diaper. When they were showing us how to swaddle a baby (which is basically a way of wrapping the baby tightly in a … Continue reading So much to learn, so little time