Tid Bit is starting kindergarten this year.And with real school, comes a real school supplies list.  Pencils, markers, crayons, folders, and more.  Towards the end of this previous school year, we received an option to purchase the school supplies in a pre-assembled package for a fee... that was of course fairly more than if we just went out ourselves and bought … [Read more...]

It has recently come to my attention that in my own perception of myself, I must think I'm younger and cooler than I actually am.  That in the mirror of my life, I see someone who's still pretty relevant and youthful.Lately though I've been forced to inch a little closer to that mirror (since in my older age my perception glasses must be blurred) to get a clearer look.I'm … [Read more...]

I should be more awesome.Seriously....couldn't we all use a boost in our personal awesomeness?!Like today, the 8th anniversary of my nuptials to the Hubs, when he fully woke up the mildly fussing baby at 5:20am by messing with him (instead of changing his soaking wet diaper rapidly and getting the heck out of there,)  I got ticked, waved my hand in the air at my Hubs, said … [Read more...]

I was totally gonna post another recipe for you today since I've been cooking up a storm lately, but I have to tell you about the drama I experienced last night!Ok, so first I just have to tell you...I don't care if you have a bad day and maybe if you really are a complete jerk inside...keep it in people.  Save it for your spouse or for your girlfriends' ears.  … [Read more...]

Just had to share about the super fun day that my family had today!  And have to give some serious kudos to my kiddo as well.Near where we live in SC, there is a relatively newer bike/walking trail that goes all the way from the north end of town to downtown called the Swamp Rabbit Trail.  It's been there for a couple of years I think, but we've just now gotten to the … [Read more...]

Yeah, so yesterday I had a crazy day.  One of my dearest friends, Susan, came to visit Wednesday night and we stayed up WAAAYYY too late talking and catching up.  She's a missionary in Guatemala and is home raising support to go back this fall.  She's UH-mazing and has been a dear friend for years.  We had a blast, but I was hating my short sleep choice when … [Read more...]

Ok, so not really.  But I do make fun of people who do.I have to tell you a funny story of these sunglasses here on the left though.I bought them on Friday night at this cool vintage store while on a date with The Hubs.  I feel cool wearing them...even when I haven't brushed my hair or have make-up on (like in this picture that I can't believe I'm posting on the … [Read more...]

Sometimes I wonder if the title is the dirty little hook that makes more of you come over and read than you normally would?  If so, then I bet your human curiosity jumped you right here faster than normal.I hate to disappoint you, but I don't have a sordid tale of marital unfaithfulness wrought with awfulness and redemption to tell you.  About the worst side of … [Read more...]

I had great intentions to blog alot while at the beach this week.  To type up some posts to even have a backlog for when I skip a day writing here and there.  Obviously, you've probably noticed by now that those intentions paved the way to nowhere.On Monday, my inbox had several feeds from adorable blogs who'd done due diligence and written to wish me a "Happy 4th of … [Read more...]

I have a confession.  I haven't posted the letter from my Navy Sailor brother yet because I've been hemming and hawing over if the total blunt truth straight from the mouth of a semi-salty sailor would put you all over the edge with me.I've sent the letter to a couple of friends to gauge their reactions and we all agree it's completely and harshly stereotypical of sailors, … [Read more...]

You know I've mentioned before that I'm the Care Coordinator for my neighborhood, right?  Well, this past week one of my sweet neighbors had a death in the family, so it's my job to make sure they have some meals, a card, flowers, etc.This particular neighbor didn't really want lots of meals throughout this week because there are just 2 of them, so I came up with the idea … [Read more...]