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2 Child-free weeks

by Libby on June 22, 2008

Both girls are off at camp now, and so my husband and I have two whole weeks with no children around.  Lovely.  Still, I’ll feel better when we get our first letter home or get a phone call from E.  M might be stuck in a group of girls a lot younger.  The camp staff [...]

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The hamster wheel

by Libby on May 22, 2008

I am feeling a bit like a hamster on one of those wheels lately.  It feels like I am busy, busy, but I don’t seem to be getting anywhere.  The days just seem to be full of stuff, work for the guild retreat, details & activities to do with E’s upcoming high school graduation, the [...]

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No place like home

by Libby on April 20, 2008

Despite the giant pile of laundry, it feels so wonderful to be home. Don’t get me wrong, I loved getting away, but after awhile I start to crave the comforts of home. We had a great vacation, starting in Utah at Bryce Canyon, then on to the Grand Canyon and ending in Albuquerque. [...]

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Dressing Up

by Libby on October 17, 2007

Getting dressed up is a giant pain!  We’re going to a wedding this weekend and since nothing in my closet fits anymore, I had to buy a dress.  (I just have to stop here for a moment and pat myself on the back for having lost around 45 pounds so far!)  Shopping for said dress [...]

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On The Mend

by Libby on September 9, 2007

Just a quick post to say that the surgery went well and I am on the mend.  Thanks very much for all the well wishes.  The whole thing was much easier than I expected.  I’m still sore, but it’s quite manageable.  I am the instant gratification kid, so I am impatient to get back to [...]

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