Kids procrastinate and that is a known thing. My daughter is getting worse about doing things when asked the first time, promptly. When asked to do something, the most common response from kids/people is “in a minute”, my daughter, since she could utter her first few words says “in a minute, a BIG minute”. I… Continue reading BIG Minute

Today I was jotting down ideas for tonight’s blog.  I started writing about my weekend in Mexico…describing my trip when I received a picture from my girlfriend who has breast cancer.  The picture was of her with no hair.  Her husband and daughter shaved her head tonight.  I started crying. She is smiling and telling… Continue reading Brave

Apparently today is National Wine Day.  Each year, on this day, people enjoy a glass of their favorite wine with dinner, for dessert, with friends, at a restaurant, at home or at a wine-tasting event. While I appreciate devoting an entire day to celebrate wine, in my house we celebrate any day ending with a… Continue reading National Wine Day

I love to run.  It is my Zen.  For me, it is instant gratification…running clothes, running shoes, hair up, music and go; no driving to the gym, or to a class; just get out and go.  It provides me an avenue to lose myself, to relieve stress, to find my happy place…most of the time.… Continue reading Running

With kids there are so many firsts.  The really important ones are unforgettable moments that you document. First time they roll over; first time they sit up; first time they eat semi-solid food; first time they sleep through the night (definitely remember this one); first word; first time they crawl; first step…and for me right now,… Continue reading Firsts

Once the weather heats up, my daily breakfast is a smoothie.  The ingredients are: ice, frozen fruit, banana, vanilla yogurt, juice and a straw.  YUM! It’s a great way to start the morning.  Savanna now loves my smoothies, but calls them “snoothies”  It cracks me up!  The biggest decision she has to make about her snoothie… Continue reading Snoothie

Savanna started repeating things I say sooner than I was expecting this to occur.  The day I realized this was occurring, Montana had knocked me down, I hit my knee hard on the tile floor and exclaimed “Sh*t!” Next thing I know, Savanna repeats this word.  I tell her not to say that word which… Continue reading Repeat

My daughters initials are “SAS”, so it should not surprise me that even at this young age, she is sassy.  The other night I noticed the sassiness seeping through. Let me set the stage: We are at my best friends house sitting in the living room catching up.  I set up Savanna’s snacks in another room, on a table… Continue reading SAS

I recently went to my doctor for my annual exam.  Although nothing with my health or insurance changed, because it is a new year, they have you complete an annual questionnaire.  The questionnaire asks basic questions; address, DOB, and health insurance information…then proceeds to ask health questions.  One of these questions is “are you sexually… Continue reading Doctor Appointment

I always wanted to be a mother.  When I found out I was pregnant, we decided not to find out what we were having.  My life turned upside down shortly after when her father and I decided to divorce.  I was so scared the stress I was going through was affecting this baby that every… Continue reading Mothers Day