For Fess-Up Friday I want to tell you about something that is kind of embarrassing and makes me completely not cool:  going someplace new and different always makes me feel anxious and slightly worried. It doesn’t matter what it is: a restaurant, a museum, a flea market. If I don’t know what to expect I […]

We’re getting ready for the big hurricane. The weather is expected to be very windy and rainy here in central Texas. Mister has been watching the one news channel we get and they’re being very sensationalistic about Austin’s weather situation. Mister tends to be emotional and is starting to get worked up. I’m sure it […]

For Fess-Up Friday I want to tell you about something that is kind of embarrassing and makes me completely not cool:  going someplace new and different always makes me feel anxious and slightly worried. It doesn’t matter what it is: a restaurant, a museum, a flea market. If I don’t know what to expect I […]

I know (but maybe you don’t) that my birthday is sort of far away (April 10th, the most magical day in the universe).  But it’s never too early to mention the thing I want the absolute most. Well, really what I want most is wood floors in my family room because right now we have […]

I’m up to my eyeballs in birthday preparations. And we have a big church party tonight as well. In other words, I’m raw-ther busy. But here’s something for you to think about: one of my very favorite foods ever. You probably have heard of Biscoff. It tastes like cookies but is smooth like nutella.  It’s […]

I’m trying to scrape together any shards of enthusiasm I have for the holidays and Christmatize my house.  I realize most of you decorated the second the Thanksgiving dishes were clean, but holiday decorations are simply not my thing.   Why isn’t a tree good enough?  Why must I have bannisters wrapped in garlands?  And […]

We’re getting ready for the big hurricane. The weather is expected to be very windy and rainy here in central Texas. Mister has been watching the one news channel we get and they’re being very sensationalistic about Austin’s weather situation. Mister tends to be emotional and is starting to get worked up. I’m sure it […]

We’re getting ready for the big hurricane. The weather is expected to be very windy and rainy here in central Texas. Mister has been watching the one news channel we get and they’re being very sensationalistic about Austin’s weather situation. Mister tends to be emotional and is starting to get worked up. I’m sure it […]

So gas prices go down, the stock market climbs a smidge and suddenly there’s no motivation for getting you food storage anymore?  And after I wrote that motivational post last week? (well, it got Tiburon into gear!  Go Tib!) So Harlene was my only good girl! Because this is so very important, I’m giving you […]

I love chicken! That’s kind of a lame thing to say, like “I love water”. It’s the backbone of many a family dinner chez W. We are well-stocked for all chicken-related emergencies. I suggest you stock up on chicken this week too. I would recommend both frozen and canned. I prefer frozen, honestly, but the […]

I’m up to my eyeballs in birthday preparations. And we have a big church party tonight as well. In other words, I’m raw-ther busy. But here’s something for you to think about: one of my very favorite foods ever. You probably have heard of Biscoff. It tastes like cookies but is smooth like nutella.  It’s […]

I wrote the letter to withdraw India from school.  Yes, I got up the guts to pull her out of 7th grade.  After listening to her cry and beg endlessly* to be homeschooled, I decided that I’m up to the task.   Friday is her last day.  I’m a bit nervous, but at least I’ll […]

My sweet, gentle boy got invited to a birthday party at Build-a-Bear. When I picked him up afterwards he showed me his cute little bear, complete with bows on its ears and tummy. And then he showed me the bear’s birth certificate: You can always tell which kids have older brothers.

We’re getting ready for the big hurricane. The weather is expected to be very windy and rainy here in central Texas. Mister has been watching the one news channel we get and they’re being very sensationalistic about Austin’s weather situation. Mister tends to be emotional and is starting to get worked up. I’m sure it […]