Family Briefs

Last week, our favorite meal was dip night with the black bean dip. The kids loved not having plates and just sitting around the table eating chips, black-bean dip, chips, avocado dip, chips, salsa, chips, beef, carrots, and - did I mention - chips? They are already requesting it again, so don’t be surprised if it shows up as a “regular” in my meal plans!

Here’s this week’s plan: Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been working hard on my long list of two whole goals this week. Yes, I’m still doing little baby steps, but I’ve also had another project on my plate - more on that in a minute.

I went through all my long & short-sleeved sweaters in my closet this week, purging as I went. I kept a few “questionables,” determined that if I didn’t wear them by this time next year, I would DEFINITELY get rid of them (I promise - y’all just remind me next June )! Next up - belts, slips, and camisoles . . . wish me luck!

My new goal this last week was to stop crossing my legs - I think I mentioned that I cross them EVERY.TIME.I.SIT. But I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how easy it’s been to catch myself and sit “uncrossed.” Sometimes I’m a little less comfortable, but I figure that will change as the habit becomes more ingrained in me (or at least that’s what I keep telling myself).

My project this week was helping my mother de-clutter her home. My only sister came into town for the weekend, and we spent Friday afternoon and night, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning helping mother clean out and get more organized. I threatened to take pictures and post them to my blog if she refused to cooperate; Read the rest of this entry »