Every year we have a kids’ New Year’s celebration, where we have lots of fun playing games and counting down to noon so we can shout, “Happy New Year’s!” Last year we had a balloon drop; the year before we had confetti. This year? This year Momma’s slacking; you see, I’ve not been […]
Goetta Recipe
For as long as I can remember, Christmas morning has always meant goetta for breakfast. When I married, I continued the family tradition with my husband and eventually our children. This year, though, time got away from me, and I decided if it was between making goetta and spending time just relaxing a bit before […]
Thankful Thursday — a Look Back at 2012
Welcome to the first Thankful Thursday post of 2013! As I was singing our daughter to sleep, and thinking of what to write for this week’s post (always multi-tasking!), I thought it fitting to look back at 2012 and all the blessings it brought. First, and foremost, I am thankful for the […]
Celebrating the New Year Preschooler Style
We were rocking in the New Year at the There’s Just One Mommy household today! Staying up past midnight? Over-rated (not to mention, as a parent of preschoolers, one who doesn’t sleep well, we value our sleep around here….). But celebrating at noon? That’s what I’m talking! The party started at 11:00, complete […]
The Night of the New Year
It’s the night of the New Year and I’ve finally sat down. I can’t believe, once again, another year has gone ’round. My children, tucked in, each in a toddler bed, while I’ve got this post, rattling away in my head. Last year at this time, my son was just two. […]