Polar Bear New Year (if you’re from Boston that rhymes)

I won’t be posting for a while.  We’re heading out tomorrow for a fun weekend away with our friends Jim and Emily.  Think I can convince them all to do a Polar Bear Swim?!?!  With a bit of work and a lot of alcohol I might be able to convince Jake and Kate and maybe [...]

The Salon

Indulged in a little pampering today at my favorite salon.  I got a haircut from my good friend, Kirsten.  Kirsten’s the younger sister of one of my best friends, Amy.  She’s been cutting my hair for almost 8 years now.  She does such an awesome job.  I’m feeling very pretty and my hair looks and [...]

Mmmmm… Sweet

This Week

…we’re taking down our tree and putting all the decorations away until year!!
…I’ll be helping my grandfather on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
…I’m getting my hair cut on Tuesday.  Should I go short or just get a trim?
…I need to pack for four people for four days away.  Four days away from the computer and this blog.  How will [...]

The Crazy

Sometimes I get a little nutty.  Especially when I travel.  More specifically when I pack.  “The Crazy” comes out big time.  I’m a listmaker by nature but when I pack, it takes on a life of its own.
First I start by making a list of the days we’ll be away based on what we’re doing.  [...]

Someday…

someone will write me a song.

Sometimes She Cries

Christmas Quickie

Kids wake at 5:30.
Present unwrapping frenzy ensues.
I make breakfast:  waffles with cream and berries, roasted potatoes, bacon and tomato frittata, and sausages.
Open packages and install batteries
Play, play, play.
Clean up the wreck.  Packaging, wrap and bows.
Dinner at Yen Ching.  Hello, yummy mixed drink!
Kids crash in bed, totally exhaused from the excitement and playing so hard.
Bartending skills at [...]

Merry Christmas

 I hope you all get everything you’re wishing for this Christmas.

Just Settled Down For A Long Winters Nap

The day is coming to a close.  Everything is in place for tomorrow.  I can’t believe how much I managed to cram into one day…
I woke this morning dreading what was in front of me.  A day of preparations.  I spent the morning alone cleaning my house from top to bottom.  Jake got the boys [...]