Meal plan for September 14th – 20th
We have officially survived our first week of first grade. By this time last year, Jack had been on red at least twice (on the behavior chart). Oh, what a difference a new teacher...
The Uncompromising Power of “Next Year”
The chickens don’t start squawking until 6:15 am. It was 5 am in June. Each and every time I walk in to their gated yard, I walk through at least one spider web. And...
Meal plan for September 7th – 13th
At the last appointment with my midwife, we had a long conversation about taking time for ourselves. Let’s deviate here for one second and talk about the difference between a traditional OBGYN and a...
Confessions – September
Ah, confessions time. Been a few months, but it’s still good to unload the soul every once in a while, right? 1. If you have more than one stuffed animal or hat in the...
Meal plan for August 31st – September 6th
Ever have one of those days where you’re so beat, that you declare “movie night 2.0”, make nachos, and lay on the couch while your kid watches The Empire Strikes Back (for the first...
It’s 1:29 am. Do You Know Where Your Health is?
My sister and I have realized that August is a month that is not friendly to our family. For the last four years in a row, one or both of our parents have had...
Meal plan for August 24th – 30th
Well, the votes are in, and it was no contest. Troy has been voted husband of the year. He’s always been really good about making sure I get “me” time (and I do my...
So, You’re Going to Have the Crazy Kid in Kindergarten This Year
Sigh, school is starting soon. And you are dreading it. Because you know your kid is going to be that crazy kid in kindergarten. And everyone is going to judge you, and you’re going...
Meal plan for August 10th – 16th
Dear clothing designers of Target wear, and other brands, Hi, my name is Sarah. We haven’t met. I’m not unlike a lot of people who buy your clothes, but you always seem to forget...
And Now to Wrap Up “Bomb Dropping Wednesday”
Yep, for reals. You read that correctly. I’m 15 weeks along. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, my boobs look amazing. Thank you for noticing. Many of you remember my post about the infertility...
Meal plan for August 3rd – 9th
Thank you all for your kind words last week about our exciting announcement that I’m quitting my job at the end of January. It’s terrifying and exciting all at the same time, but bottom...
It’s Time For a Change
No one gets in to blogging for the money. Well some people do, but whatevs. I didn’t. I started this blog because I wanted to help others going through the Great Recession like we...
