“Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh, tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff, he’s Winnie the…” oh excuse me, (insert blush) I was just walking down memory lane. Well more like singing, but we won’t go there. 🙂 Ah Winnie. Who among us does not love Winnie the Pooh and his gang of bedraggled, cuddly […]
Life Lessons: Am I Qualifed to Preach, Teach or Reach?
Just a couple of weeks ago Doug and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. It has been an interesting 15 years. Definitely a roller coaster at times, not knowing what the next dip or hill will bring. At others its been like a nice, soothing float on the swan boat, all calm and tranquil. Ya, […]
Two years ago…….
I just wanted to post a short little note, mostly for myself I think, to pause and reflect. Two years ago today I bit the bullet and started MapleMouseMama. I started to take my writing a little bit more seriously, but I also wanted to have fun with it. And I can say without a […]
“That” Age Has Hit Me..
This past weekend I received the devastating news that my beloved friend’s husband had passed away. 🙁 Rest peacefully Mike… While completely overwhelming, this news was not a big surprise as that horrible disease called cancer ( I will not make it stand out by putting a capital “c”) invaded this family over two years […]
Father’s Day and Monsters U!
This is coming a day early, but it was just too cute to hang on to any longer. 🙂 In just a few short days the long anticipated prequel to the Disney Pixar hit “Monsters Inc” will be released for it’s adoring fans to rush out to see. Yes, that means that “Monsters University” is […]
Funny bunny William
Have to share this little gem… Last night at bedtime William was upset with me. We had been out to dinner earlier to celebrate his dad’s birthday and we were with family and great friends. It was a long night and William had not napped that day, which he usually does, so he was extremely […]
♥♥ Mama’s Day ♥♥
When days like this roll around everyone is filled with love. ♥ Love for the moms and dads that raised them, or the grandparents who babysat them, the aunts and cousins who were “just like my real parents”. Love for their daily caregivers, their close friends and siblings who were always there when needed. Love […]
Valentine Poem for Emily and William
You grew inside me For nine long months We cried and laughed Watching that little bump It expanded and bloomed Like some abstract view This gift from God The miracle of you Blessed by love Not once, but twice Some puppy dog tails, Lots of sugar and spice Rich beyond dreams With the sought […]
Emily, an enigma
Emily is my sweet and charming baby girl. She is caring and kind, warm and generous. She is outgoing and smart. I could go on and I know I will at times, but one thing that Emily true is, is an enigma. She defies defining, for the most part. For an eight year old, she […]
Cute sayings, William
Now I am a little behind in keeping up to date with all of the sweet and adorable things my kids say, but as the saying goes, it is never too late to start. So, I am starting. With tonight 🙂 As my sweet boy was getting ready to fall asleep he asked me a […]