I don’t know if Hudson was subliminally wanting to be back in the hospital for his “birth”day again this year, but he was a day late.  Hudson slammed his finger in the folding door on Sunday as I was cleaning up a glass he had shattered on the floor.  Of course it happens right before [...]

     Whenever I think about a birthday; streamers, party hats, cake, family and friends are always first on my mind.  My children’s birthdays are a bit different.  I can’t help laughing or maybe wincing whenever I think about Hudson’s birthday.  The images and memories that surface are that of him getting here.  I remember [...]

I woke up a few days ago with the stomach flu.  Will got Annie some cereal, tucked me in and headed off to work.  Naturally, I fell back asleep.  A few hours later, around 8 o’clock I try to pull myself out of bed.  Swinging my feet over the side of the bed and stepping [...]

  My good friend, Jen sent me a fabulous link from Oprah.  Maybe some of you saw Oprah yesterday and her offer.  Either way, www.snapfish.com is offering a free 8×11 book(freebook2008 is the coupon code).  This offer is good through November 14th.  You do have to pay the $7 for shipping and handling.  Check it [...]

Our last several family home evenings on tithing got me thinking about finances.  I figured now would be a good time to let Hudson practice.  He now earns a whopping $0.10 a day by making his bed, brushing his teeth, practicing piano and doing his homework.  I know the amount he is getting paid seems [...]