The boulder of seeming impossibilities has rolled. And it has all but flattened me in its wake. During this exhausting past week, in addition to the usual holiday "cheer", we have finally moved into our mostly finished downstairs bedrooms, becoming Task #1 of Seeming Impossibility. After five ... read more
Pining Away
Our tree has arrived, and ah, the pine smells fine! With Sir Renaissance away on business this week, I set my mind to be busy so I wouldn't miss him so much (or notice the absence of his help at bath time). It was decidedly time to prepare for Christmas - the purchase of some small gifts, the ... read more
A Big Gaping Hole
A Big Gaping Hole. A big gaping hole in my psyche? In my pocket? A big gaping hole in my morals? My heart? No, it's a big gaping hole in my living room wall, and what a tough life I lead. We are, all 5 of us, officially sequestered in about 40 square metres of space. We have somewhere to eat, ... read more
Questioning the Wisdom
Yesterday was my son's first birthday and we had a party. In preparation for the fête, I questioned the wisdom of having one, but in the end I was glad we did. Saturday, the stress of my baby crying all night from an ear infection and the messy house that I never was able to surmount in spite of ... read more
A Haven of Peace and Welcome
I don't remember all of the ten vows I made to my husband at our wedding 9 years ago, but I do remember promising him to make our home a haven of peace and welcome for all who would come. The measures to bring peace and welcome to our guests often involves a last-minute scramble to shove clothes in ... read more
Welcome to my Crumbled Abode
As my first official post, I think I should confess here that I am far from being the next Martha Stewart. My perfect welcomes are more often quite imperfect as friends are tripping over toddlers and toys and staring in dismay at the impressive pile of dishes in the sink. I am undoubtedly ... read more