The Diaper Train of Wake County is completely out of diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6! They are turning away families who are in desperate need of clean diapers. Can you imagine not having clean diapers for your baby? This is not a time to be judgmental. When children are … [Read more...] about Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
Dirt and Noise
And Then He Was 8
This happened eight years ago today. Deal is a special little boy. He's eight today. The number 8 is Infinity when turned on its side. How fitting that he brings us infinite joy. That little hand peeking out of the blanket still sits tucked under his chin as this … [Read more...] about And Then He Was 8
The Joy of Doing Nothing
I believe in the joy of doing nothing. The second week of summer vacation is just about to wrap up. We've had lots of time to just hang out and loll around. I've not yelled as much as I normally do. I've laughed more. Mac Daddy might find this hard to believe because … [Read more...] about The Joy of Doing Nothing
Voice – Wordless Wednesday
Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger
"This post is brought to you by ConAgra Foods and The Motherhood, and I've been compensated for my time. However, all opinions are my own." We're on week two of summer vacation. At our house that means our days center around meals more than usual. We are the kind of family … [Read more...] about Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger
Tammy’s Toast – 5:00 Fridays TM
One of the things I hadn't anticipated about having children was the mom friends I would make. I didn't realize the companionship that would come with the sorority of mothers I would enter, and this became more apparent as my sons started school. It turns out that some of Bird … [Read more...] about Tammy’s Toast – 5:00 Fridays TM
Help the Green Chair Project!
I got the following message from a friend today. The Green Chair Project in Raleigh, NC is in need of furniture donations. This organization has been instrumental in helping families who transition out of homelessness. The small group of parents at my sons' school who work with … [Read more...] about Help the Green Chair Project!