Slice of Life 2022-Day 31 When it came to painting rooms in our home, the job usually fell to me. I didn’t mind the painting and did a pretty good job. Don’t get me wrong, there would be some oops marks here and there. But for the most part, the room would turn out well.… Continue reading Learning to Paint
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Mommy and Izzie Date
Slice of Life 2022-Day 30 Yesterday Izzie and I had a mommy and Izzie date, a time for just the two of us to spend some time together. This one of birthday presents from earlier this month. First stop, the nail salon for manicures and pedicures. Izzie had been wanting to get her nails done… Continue reading Mommy and Izzie Date
Froyo with Sophia
Slice of Life 2022-Day 29 “Can we get froyo?” asks Sophia, looking at me. I hesitated for a moment, formulating my answer. Jim looked up at me and said, “How can you deny her froyo?” I replied, “I can’t. We can get froyo after dinner.” So, we made and ate tacos. As soon as we… Continue reading Froyo with Sophia
A Few of My Favorite Things
Slice of Life 2022-Day 28 I am not know to sleep in, even on breaks. But today I made till almost 7:00, which is a huge win for me! The girls had a sleepover last night at grandma’s house, so it was super quiet here this morning. No morning snuggles from my girls. With no… Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things
State
Slice of Life 2022-Day 27 State… for a gymnast, this is what they have been working for all season long. It’s the biggest meet of the season. It’s the championship. Izzie went out today and showed her best. Starting with a 9.4 on beam, I knew we were in for a good meet. 9.275 on… Continue reading State
Puzzle 🧩 Problem
Slice of Life 2022-Day26 Hi my name is Michelle and I have a puzzle 🧩 problem. See, when I start one, it can often be difficult to accomplish anything else. Books go unread, laundry undone, dishes in the sink. Working on puzzles started as something to do during the pandemic. Now, working on puzzles is… Continue reading Puzzle 🧩 Problem
It’s Finally Here
Slice of Life 2022-Day 25 It is Friday, but not just any Friday. It is the Friday that begins spring break! An entire week with no waking up to the 5:15am alarm. An entire week without rushing the girls out of the house. Things I am looking forward to this spring break, in no particular… Continue reading It’s Finally Here
Caught Reading
Slice of Life 2022-Day 24 Growing up, I loved to read. One of my favorite times to read was before bed. There was nothing else I had to do, no place else I needed to be. I remember having this light that clipped onto the headboard of my bed so I could read well into… Continue reading Caught Reading
Rain
Slice of Life 2022-Day 23 Rain… falling for days creating puddles for splashing drawing worms from underground gray clouds spread across the sky wipers swishing across the windshield ready for sunshine Rain
I Want to Read
Slice of Life 2022-Day 22 I’m cuddled up on the couch with Sophia, watching Encanto. She asked to snuggle and how could I pass that up?!? After a few moments, she reaches across me for the remote. She starts pushing buttons and then the tv turns off. “Don’t you want to finish watching the movie?”… Continue reading I Want to Read
Books on the Back Porch 