Meet Shannon…
Hello! My name is Shannon and I’m happy you stopped by! Twenty years ago I left my family and “city-life” in the South to come to a small town in the midwest with my husband. Three kids and a couple of dogs later I find my life full to the brim… and often overflowing onto my running shoes! I spend my time trying to remember which child to pick up when, gulping coffee, eating icing and working hard to find and follow the path that God has set out before me.
Parenting: Please Keep Hands and Feet Inside the Vehicle at All Times
Yesterday I ran into an old friend I hadn't seen in a while. We chatted and she asked me how things were going with my kids. I told her that things were great. My kids were healthy and busy and fabulous. However, instead of ending on that note, for some reason I just...
read moreMy New Acronym….
This week I went to the gym. Before you roll you eyes, take note that I had already dressed for the day (including curling my hair!) so I was simply sitting and reading my Kindle while the 6 kids under my care got their psychotic energy out. I had situated myself in...
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#One Word: What’s Yours?
New Year's Resolutions are so UGH. Mine are always broken or forgotten or just plain unrealistic and tossed before January is halfway through. But I do like having goals, and vision, and something to work toward. Something that guides my actions around family, my...
read moreThe (Mom’s) Nightmare Before Christmas
In "honor" of the many strong, sneaky and somewhat violent germs that have been making their presence known in schools and homes around our little town this season, we bring you this original holiday composition to help you to the end of the tunnel...... (Originally...
read moreTwo Sides of Christmas
Today I have had the luxury (not to brag or anything!) or being able to stay home for a few hours and get stuff done. My plan was to get some computer work finished and wrap the gifts that I need to send to friends and family across the country. I loaded all the...
read moreAn Awesome “Not Thanksgiving” Recipe
I know we're getting super-close to Thanksgiving, I know that visions of cranberries and green bean casseroles are drifting through our heads. I know that to some of us, the amount of cooking (and eating!) that will soon take place is almost incomprehensible. I also...
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