Topic: odds and ends

My life has been so busy lately that I almost forgot . . . last month was my two year anniversary writing for Thrifty Mommy!!!!  I’ve learned a lot over these past two years and this site has helped me … More »

Wednesday I took my daughter and some boys (from the ministry where we work) to school.  We drove through the drop off line and Alligator’s teacher was there waiting.  My window was down and Alligator hollered out to me.  I … More »

I stop functioning mentally around 9:30pm.  I just get so tired and exhausted that I just vegetate or go to sleep early.  So when I attempted to do laundry at 10pm the other night, I paid for it.  I wasn’t … More »

We have used the same dishes since we got married 10 1/2 years ago.  Our pfaltzgraff pattern has since been retired and my husband has made the comment lately that they are stained and chipped.  You can’t really replace them … More »

We have a new baby in the family.  My DH’s baby brother and his wife delivered a beautiful baby boy on Saturday.  He weighed 7 lb 14 oz and was 21″ long!  Way to go guys!  We can’t wait to … More »

I couldn’t resist showing you this one. I love watching gymnastics and this year’s Olympics was only a huge disappointment. But that is ok. I was glad to see others win. I just wished we had won the gold. Maybe … More »

We arrived to our new home Saturday night.  My parents brought the kids to us Sunday afternoon.  We really missed them, but it was just impossible to get things done while taking care of them.  We’re in our new place … More »

 Yesterday, Kaye from Mrs. Nespy’s World awarded me with a bronze metal for one of this week’s posts, Sometimes “Sorry” Isn’t Good Enough.  Some of you have chimed in to support my rant.  Thanks for your suggestions and advice.  Who should I rant … More »