I wake each morning to the sounds of the wind rustling (or beating against) the palm fronds at the tops of the trees that are level with our lanai. The sliding door has been pushed wide open, curtains back, to let in the maximum level of Hawaii to our generic but lovely hotel … [Read more...]
Ka’anapali Love
I'm often so busy Parenting (with a capital P, phrase lovingly coined by Alyssa Brennan) that I forget how flabbergasted I am by love for my children. Every now and then they will look at me in a certain way that makes my entire body vibrate with an overwhelming sense of … [Read more...]
When Extraordinary Is Ordinary
A few weeks ago I was on the phone with MomHOP, going over my upcoming schedule and talking about when I would finally be able to relax. "I have a wedding coming up, and then I can relax." "Oh, but the next weekend I'm throwing the kids' birthday party. After that I can … [Read more...]
The Harder They Fall
Sigh. So it figures that the first time I try an ambitious exercise after hurting my back and shoulder - as ambitious as a leisurely bike ride with Kyle - I fall and jack up the whole thing. I was more worried about Kyle than myself, of course, and that is what I told him … [Read more...]
If You Can’t Beat ’em, Bug’em!
I'll get back to spinning tales of travel and weddings in a bit, but first I want to treat you to this double whammy. 1. The video: the kids and I appeared in another Momversation spot for Hallmark. They are such cute little guys on camera. You can bet that their glee over … [Read more...]