Swimsuit shopping makes me want to poke my eyes outI despise itThis year I’ve decided to shop onlineI’m not sure it’s the best approachBut it’s the approach I’ve decided upon Swimsuit shopping makes me sigh heavy sighsI waste so much time checking reviewsAnd putting swimsuits into my cartOnly to delete them later Swimsuit shopping makes…… Continue reading Swimsuit Shopping
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A List of Joys
Crafting with my daughtersMy Daughters’ excitementBirthday CelebrationsBowling with friendsDelicious pizzaSnuggles with my puppyA napDessert with familyBeat the Parents game night I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 19!
I’m just not sure I can…
French fries with dinner? You betcha.Wine? Don’t mind if I do.Write a slice? I’m not sure.Early bedtime? Sounds like a plan.Write a slice? I need inspiration.Write a slice? Time for jammies.Write a slice? I will later.Write a slice? Bedtime for kids.Youngest daughter asleep. Write a slice?I cannot. Oldest daughter is awake.Oldest daughter is asleep. Maybe…… Continue reading I’m just not sure I can…
A Limerick: Puppy Sitting
I’m feeling very luckyTo be watching my best friend’s puppyShe’s small and she’s brownAnd likes to jump up and downShe is pretty happy-go-lucky! I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 17!
Parenting is Hard
One minute you’re the best mom in the worldYou’re holding handsAnd rollerblading outsideYou’re laughing and smilingThe sun is shiningThe dog is runningTongue flopping in the windIt’s over 70 degrees!And your child exclaimsThis is the BEST day ever! And then it’s dinnerYou make something newTurkey roll upsWith stuffingAnd gravyAnd their favorite green beansMade the way they…… Continue reading Parenting is Hard
Top Ten Favorite Books?
I’m not sure I can select ten favorite books… maybe ten favorite books of a specific time period of my life? I’m really struggling. I thought creating a top ten list would be easy–and yet, here I sit. Come on. You can do it. Just pick TEN. And yet… Type. Erase. Type. Erase. Type. Erase.…… Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Books?
Gathering of the Unicorns
Music plays softly in the backgroundGlitter swirls around the belly of the crystal (plastic) unicornBlue horns glow in the lightWhy are the unicorns gathering? I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 14!
Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
Fluffy Stuff cotton candy artificially flavored popsI know I shouldn’t eat youI know that you contain sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavorsBut man, you taste so good Fluffy Stuff cotton candy artificially flavored popsI know I shouldn’t chew youI know that I tell my own children NOT to chew hard candies or lollipopsI know, I…… Continue reading Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
Game Night
A little Saturday game night with friends is just what we needed. Good drinks. Great snacks. And who doesn’t love Mall Madness?
Six Word Slice
Can spring break be extended, please? I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers!
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