Spring Break Part 2 (Nashville)
We had a great time in Birmingham but part 2 of our Spring Break was spent at home in Nashville. Thursday: I spent most of the day trying to get caught up on work that had come in while we…
Spring Break Part 1 (Birmingham)
Our Spring Break got off to a great start with the arrival of our new nephew. The Little Girl was beyond smitten with her new baby cousin. Friday: After visiting baby Jaxon (isn’t his name precious?) we headed south to…
My *NEW* Vintage Sewing Machine
This is my sewing machine. It’s a 1966 Singer Golden Touch & Sew – Model 620. It came to me complete with the original sewing cabinet from an old house in my hometown. I love this thing. I love that…
Spring Forward!
The first day of Spring is still technically 7 days away but I have a different marker for Spring. MY SPRING starts with Daylight Savings Time. Oh blessed day. This is one of my favorite days of the year because,…
She no Likey the Spikey
My kid is really funny sometimes especially when she acts all grown. Here was our conversation this morning. *Background Story* We were running just a wee bit behind this morning in the mad rush to get out the door to…
Goodwill $22 trip
Last month I bought a calendar at Goodwill, which included a $5 off $25 purchase coupon. It was expiring soon so I made a trip this weekend to see what I could find. My local store in Hermitage has started…
Stomach Bug (with a vengeance)
Yes, sickness is newsworthy at our house mainly because it is so rare. We’re typically a pretty healthy bunch. So when I got the call from my daughter’s school that she was throwing up, I replied “Oh no!” But it…
Goodnight Moon (Nashville Children’s Theatre)
I took The Little Girl to the Nashville Children’s Theatre for the first time and it was a hit! Tonight’s performance was Goodnight Moon. I’ll admit that I was a little concerned about how they would take this short book…
Mother’s Helper
Remember when I said, “I am certain that we would have to hire a chef, a maid, and an after-school nanny in order for me to go back to work” a few weeks ago? Well, I did. Kinda. I hired…
Work From Home: Medical Transcription
Updated post (2014) can be found here.I get lots of questions about my job. I think most mommies would work from home if they could but it’s hard to find a legit work-at-home gig. I knew before we had our…