Frozen treats, like ice cream
I had the best of intentions. I wanted to get up bright and early, do the Donna Reed thing, and greet my daughter with a sunshiney-smile and a breakfast already laid out on the table, just for her. She would be overjoyed and run over to me, throwing her arms around me as she bubbled … [Read more…]
This morning, as I entered the container garden plot to check upon my precious plants, I spotted a chipmunk at the perimeter. He looked at me, and I at him, and then I plucked a strawberry and tossed it to him. It was not quite ripe yet–one I had been eyeing for days–and had suffered … [Read more…]
…and boy did I get caught in the rain on Friday. Bucket-loads of rain. So much that the ski area where I volunteer even closed for the day. Welcome to late winter in Southern New England: the prelude to mud season. The kids thought it would be great fun to run out into the … [Read more…]
While my son attends preschool, my daughter and I generally run errands. He’s only there for 2 hours anyway so we may as well stay out and make the most of it. Often, we find ourselves at TJ Maxx, which is conveniently located in the plaza next door to his preschool. How thoughtful of them! … [Read more…]