December 7 2017:
Today was Spanish Springs Library. I had a ball with the photo booth and Thomas found a hidden cubby hole and Lillian checked out 577 books! xoxo
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Category Archives: Musings
A Weekend of Indulging and Hot Chocolate
December 3 2017:
It was a weekend of indulging …. or so it felt. I had been craving grapefruit. I bought one on Friday and enjoyed every tart and juicy bite.
I had been craving spaghetti. I bought the ingredients for that along with a loaf of fresh baked bread. Friday night I had vegan, gluten free spaghetti with cauliflower “meatballs” in a home made sauce that was one of the best tasting I’ve ever made.
Saturday night I had an amazing, mushroom flat bread with a fresh tomato salad. And, tonight basmati rice with broccoli, potato medallions, and another fresh tomato salad.
Sunday morning was pancakes with wild Maine blueberries and raw honey … Yum!!
For the past three days I have been in food heaven; simply melting into this yummy food … belly tingling good stuff. Good food is so incredibly good. Good food warms my heart, brings forth joy and gratitude, and loads of love. I love good food …. xoxo
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December 4 2017:
Yum, yum …. Hot chocolate with vegan, gluten free peppermint marshmallows. Warmed me just right after going for walk earlier this morning when it was a crisp 30 degrees.
I Am Here To Listen
**THROWBACK POST**
November 10 2014:
At times I had been wondering what the heck I’m doing subbing as there have been moments when I felt in over my head.
I’m done with that. I’m not questioning it anymore. I have had some students share with me things about their life which leads me to assume that is why I am there … to listen.
I will stop being so unkind to myself and know that wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, I’m supposed to be there and it’s perfect. As long as I love myself and I’m sharing love with those around me, I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing.
Purple French Fries and Breakfast Dinner and Grapefruit
November 26 2017:
Purple French fries? Yes, please. Yum!
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November 29 2017:
Breakfast Dinner Night: Pancakes, Skillet Fried Potatoes, Cinnamon Toast, & French Toast (made with frozen waffles since we have no bread)
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December 1 2017:
Thank you Trader Joe’s-Reno,NV for these yummy, yummy snacks!! My new favorite crackers and these little bananas are like candy!! Love the ingredient list for both; or perhaps lack of ingredients is a better way to say it!!! Yum, yum!!
December 2 2017:
I was craving grapefruit. And look how pretty too! Beautiful and delicious! Yes, please. Thank you. And. Bring more please.
Potato Leek Soup
November 22 2017:
Potato leek soup topped with sautéed mushrooms and corn and a side of crunchy ciabatta bread. Yum! I love yummy food!
The Art of Remaining at Peace
**THROWBACK POST**
November 5 2015:
Today I had the opportunity to share this with a young 4th grader:
When another chooses to be unkind with their words we can consider that a “gift.” It’s up to us whether we accept that gift or not. If we choose not to accept it, then the “gift” will remain with the giver. We can also choose to let that person be our teacher.
We can allow them to teach us the art of remaining at peace and not let their unkind words lower us to their current level of behavior. He says, “But, it’s so hard.” I told him that I understood. These young people teach me so much … xoxo
Love is Always the Solution
**THROWBACK POST**
November 4 2014:
Had kind of an off day and so did Thomas. As I was unpacking my lunch bag, there on the bottom, was a perfect beautiful heart. In that moment my heart was filled with anything but love.
I have no idea what it was … some type of clear liquid but nothing I took out was wet. Perfect thing to find at the perfect moment!
Then, after dinner Thomas and Lillian made me a custom crossword puzzle titled, “what you do for us”; composed of great clues and answers like: love, hugs, laundry, dishes, food, clean clothes, tucking in and TLC …
Love is always the solution … xoxo
Thoughts on This Parenting Journey
November 13 2017:
The key for me has been the understanding that I have no idea what I’m doing … HA! ….
Improvising like crazy; and, in fact, letting myself BE Crazy! Along with finally understanding if something comes from my heart, it is always to be trusted and the right thing to do.
And as much as possible not giving a hoot what anyone else thinks … xoxo
Name Three Things You Wanted to BE When You Grew Up
**THROWBACK POST**
November 1 2013:
More from the sweet little mind of Thomas ..
The other night Thomas asked me to name 3 things that I wanted to be when I grew up. I told him I could not remember 3, but I do remember that I wanted to be a dancer … a Solid Gold dancer (hahaha). I have LOVED dancing as far back as I can remember. Explained to him I don’t think I ever really knew what I wanted to do … and I still ponder about it!!
He said he wants to be a restaurant owner, an artist/painter and house builder. As he likes do do things solo, by himself so he can do things how he wants to do them without anyone telling him how to do it. Ummmm … Either OOPS, what have I done? or YAY, look what I’ve done! HA! …
And, I have to say, this morning Mr. Thomas’ behavior left me wondering if I had woken up in the wrong house!! What an interesting adventure this role of parent takes one on with all of the twists and turns and ups and downs and laughs and grumpiness … and learning, living, growing and LOVING!! xoxo
Volunteering – Humane Society of Northern Nevada
November 10 2017:
Volunteer day for Thomas and I. So many talkative beauties today!! Thomas always has to stop by and see Angel. The place was packed today! Must have been a lot of people who had the day off!! Good stuff as lots of animals were getting adopted! xoxo
