“Let’s go to Costco!” I said to Jason on Saturday. I looked at myself. I was dressed in something other than my house work uniform, my hair was brushed, and I was actually wearing makeup. It was definitely a day to go out on the town. I said, “We can go look around, get samples,… [continue reading]
Women’s Retreat with Martha Peace
This was one of those times that I needed a retreat. I caught Paula in the hall at church one day and begged her to go with me. Tears may have been involved. How could she say no? Upon arrival I got stuck in the revolving door with someone pushing forward and my Nikon, of… [continue reading]
Marriage and Music
My husband and I couldn’t be more different in our taste in music and how we like to enjoy it. He likes loud screaming music among other rocky styles. I can’t even understand the words, and with a house full of noise, it’s just more noise. When he blares his music, I try to stand… [continue reading]
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways.
In honor of Valentine’s day I’d like to share a few things that I appreciate about my husband. This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order. 1. When I crawl into bed after he’s already asleep, he says, “You awesome woman,” or some such variation -almost every time! 2. He likes to take… [continue reading]
Shopping with Children
Shopping at our favorite buy-in-bulk store, Jason and I were having a debate as to whether or not we should purchase the Asian salad. Our two middle children found a near-by plastic storage building that was set up to entice people who have way too much stuff. My girls were running in and out of the… [continue reading]
Where is my husband?
I had put forth extra effort and was so happy to finally get the kids to AWANA on time one Sunday evening. As we parted ways, Jason taking the older two and I taking the little two, I said with a wink, “Wouldn’t it be nice to go out?” I left Grace and Jason Jr…. [continue reading]
Marriage, Sin, and Laughter
While riding in the van on our trip to Nebraska Jason looked over at me and said, “How did I marry someone as wonderful as you?” “I must have sinned.” It’s my standard answer, but it makes him laugh every time. I like to remind him that it wouldn’t be funny if it weren’t for… [continue reading]
A Few of my Favorites from 2010
My favorite movie that I watched in 2010 was Ramona and Beezus. I really didn’t expect to like it that much. I love the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary and a movie rarely does justice to the book. I thought the movie was enough different than the books that I really liked it for itself. … [continue reading]
A Lie that got Mom in Big Trouble
“Esther, did you do this?” yelled my husband. I walked into our bedroom and adjoining master bath to see what caused such incredulity. There he stood pointing to a puddle on the floor. “That is not water,” he cried. “It’s yellow. It’s pee.” I was frozen to the spot gaping at him, not because the… [continue reading]
Why I Don’t Fly with Kids: A Funny Travel Story Part 4
If you’d like to start at the beginning of the story click here. We got to Denver and dashed to make our connecting flight. With a little time to spare, Jason, feeling sorry for the kids who hadn’t eaten, went and bought a banana right before boarding. Of course, they wouldn’t eat it, so here… [continue reading]