While yesterday I woke up thinking about all the moms that influenced what kind of mom I am, I never mentioned the two most important influences in my parenting life, Derek and Kyle. These 2 "kids," have made being a mom a gift and as I let them know yesterday, NEVER a job. They were always nice human beings and apparently inherited the "peace" gene from their parents, … [Read more...] about To Tamarac We Go!
Holidays and celebrations
The Tapestry of Mothers
As I woke this morning I began to think about my mother, Ruthie, my mother-in-law, Esther, and ALL the mothers that played their parts in not only influencing my life, but more importantly in the way they influenced my mothering "style." I think the most important messages my mom gave me were that I had no limits, that I shouldn't sweat the small stuff, that happiness was … [Read more...] about The Tapestry of Mothers
Cinco de Mayo
Gotta get out of the way for the painters this morning...so many thanks for all the kind words and sentiments, yesterday at Bally. I will look forward to being with many of you in Tamarac but will miss those that won't be there...Iris, thank you so much for the gift and beautiful cards and words. They mean a lot... I want to comment on some of the comments, but time is … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo
Give a Little Bit…
The parts of the royal wedding that I was able to see, were beautiful. Kate is gorgeous, her dress, her borrowed tiara, her sister, her smile and dimples...it was so clear to see that she was truly having fun and honestly living in the (her!) moment. I absolutely LOVE the royal carriage. What a fairy tale it must be to be the princess riding in that! May they live long, … [Read more...] about Give a Little Bit…
This Day, Every Day
Taking a break to enjoy this moment in time. While I haven't gotten all caught up in the hoopla surrounding THE royal wedding, there is nothing like ANY wedding to remind us of the magic and innocence of young love. This wedding reminds us that magic does happen. Arriving at the alter, Kate. Leaving, Princess Katherine. I love that and wish them a lifetime of love and … [Read more...] about This Day, Every Day