Critter Chronicles
Military Life
Pinterest-Inspired: Our Numbered Houses
When I joined Pinterest last fall, one of the early pins I found was this one. I knew immediately this was something I wanted to do for our home – and despite my inherent anti-crafty tendencies could do with relative ease. The idea percolated for awhile, as many of my plans do, but when I … Continue reading
Sports Irony
Irony: Getting a ticket to watch your football team play against one of the best teams in the league. Sitting at the 50 yard line in 30 degree temps for four hours. Watching your team get ahead, then tie this team that they’re certain not to beat. Going to the bathroom during the media time-out … Continue reading
Busyness and Blogging Excuses
Things have been so busy – both in terms of scheduled activities and brain activities – that I haven’t even thought to sit down and write a coherent blog post lately. SO MUCH has happened in the past two (three?) weeks that I barely know where to begin, so I’ll just go for it. My … Continue reading
Mother Nature
On Monday it was nearly 80 degrees here. It seems PMS hits Mother Nature just as hard as it hits me, but the difference between her and me? My mood swings only affect Tony and The Critters. Hers…. do this. But don’t worry – it’ll be back in the mid-60s by Saturday.
Jammies Were Not On The Packing List
When Tony and I first began dating a dozen years ago, I was brand new to the concept of “The Army”. I had no firsthand experience with anything to do with the military; I was not from a town that was near any military installations, had no family members presently serving, nor any who had … Continue reading
After The Snow Came The Leaving Of The House
My mom flew home this morning, or – to be more accurate – she’s in an airplane somewhere over the middle of the continental United States as I type this. Last week was busy, and in a good way, but as you already know I’m a homebody and not a fan of being on the … Continue reading
Lion(fish) and Tigers and Mermaids, Oh My!
After yesterday’s snow, today’s weather was very different – sunny and NOT snowing – but still cool, so my mom treated us to a day at the Denver aquarium. There are the animals you expect to see: Some things were a little… odd: And then there’s just the plain out-of-the-ordinary: Which made this little girl … Continue reading
Tuesday Tidbits: 6 September
Tuesday Tidbits are the posts where I sum up all the little things that happen in our lives from one week to the next; the little things that aren’t interesting enough for me to write an entire post about (though you all know I can spin a boring tale out of pretty much near anything), … Continue reading
Civilian Child vs. Military Child
{Amended from a post on the “Because Sometimes Military Wives Need To Vent” Facebook Page} 1. A civilian child often dances around or talks during the National Anthem. A military child stands quietly with his hand over his heart. 2. A civilian child thinks home is where the heart is. A military child knows home … Continue reading
