We have our two 16 year old nephews stay with us most of the summer, usually five out of every seven days. It's so much fun having them and my house seems to come alive with them.As I have mentioned before I am NOT a multi-tasker. I get a little OCD with some things and completely forget about others. So I started list making, what has to be done and what I would like to do. I put down the must do's first and after I accomplish those I move on to the fun stuff, what I want to do! :) If you read my post last week called A Fumbling Chef, then you would know there are days when I am completely frazzled! But thankfully not everyday … [Read more...]
A Fumbling Chef!
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
During the summer we have our two 16 year old nephews with us 5 days a week. Our home transforms from laid back and quiet to hectic and crazy, and we love every minute of it. Well ... almost every minute! One of the places I have struggled the most is in the kitchen. It seems that I barely get the dishes washed and the kitchen clean from lunch and then I am already starting supper again. I've never been a good multi-tasker and so this is what cooking spaghetti was like at the beginning of the summer ...I start cooking the hamburger and get water boiling. I remember to season the meat and am so … [Read more...]
30 Days of Praise … Day 28 – Saying Goodbye To My Son!
August 4, 2011 By 6 Comments
I know I have been a little melancholy this week, well here's why ...Deep breath ... This is a very hard post for me to write. I cannot give all the details for privacy reasons, but I'm sure that will not hinder you from being able to follow along with my experience.10 years ago was the happiest day of my life, our son was born!Proud Daddy! Proud Mommy!I had been in a hospital in Boston on and off for the previous 3 years. After 15 surgeries for Chronic Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's Disease I was told I would never be able to conceive. (I've now had 21 surgeries and my diagnosis is still uncertain) I thought my life would … [Read more...]
30 Days of Praise … Day 23 – Kids In The House
July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to "30 Days of Praise!" Every once in a while I go into a month long journey of fasting, praying and praising. It helps me re-commit my life to Christ, keep my priorities in order, slow down from the craziness of everyday life and take time to really listen to what God wants to tell me. I am always amazed and excited where my journey takes me, and this time I will be journaling everyday and sharing my experiences with you. Day 23~I've been enjoying my two 16 year old nephews more then usual this summer and they are keeping me busy. It is so amazing how different life is with children in my home. There is so much more … [Read more...]
30 Days of Praise … Day 15 – A Day With Mom!
July 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to "30 Days of Praise!" Every once in a while I go into a month long journey of fasting, praying and praising. It helps me re-commit my life to Christ, keep my priorities in order, slow down from the craziness of everyday life and take time to really listen to what God wants to tell me. I am always amazed and excited where my journey takes me, and this time I will be journaling everyday and sharing my experiences with you. Day 15~WOW! I'm half way already! I can't believe it has gone by so quickly! It seems like I'm so busy, but I love summer so much and they are just so short here in Maine that I want to take full advantage of … [Read more...]
