Last week, our daugher, a/k/a Sweetly Six (for new readers) had a terrible head cold (come to think of it, she still sounds like Lauren Bacall). The Silver Lining when Sweetly Six is sick is that she is a major, super duper cuddle bug. So, between sniffles and coughs she said to me, “Momma: Uh huh.… Continue reading A Quote from Sweetly Six
Sweetly Six
Tennis Inspiration
Lots of friends from Santa Barbara are attending the Indian Wells tennis tournament in Palm Springs this week. I have one friend who is having so much fun that she extended her trip – lucky duck!
The New Girls in Town
For 3 days after my surgery, my new “breasts” (it still feels weird to call them that because they aren’t real breasts, so from here on out I’ll refer to them as “The Girls”) were wrapped up like mummies. Friday was the big “unveiling.” For the past year, our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six has been asking… Continue reading The New Girls in Town
9 Essential Things Kids Need to Learn
I recently came across this blog post written by Leo Babauta on Zen Habits and loved it. Goose bump kind of love. So much so that I just had to share it with you! Leo Babauta believes that “kids in today’s school system are not being prepared well for tomorrow’s world.” Uhhhhh, yeaaaaaah. I couldn’t… Continue reading 9 Essential Things Kids Need to Learn
Friday’s Fixin’s: Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips
After being gone for 4 days, I was in serious need of some time with our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six. I’ve been eying this recipe for Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips from the With Style and Grace blog for some time. Since Sweetly Six and I love to spend time together in the kitchen (she… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Baked Apple Cinnamon Spice Chips
100th Day of School
Today is a very special day for our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six. It is her 100th day of school. I don’t ever remember celebrating this day, do you? Apparently I’m behind the times – again – because it’s a BIG deal at her school!
A Special Day
Today is a very special day: Finally Five is celebrating her 6th Birthday, making her now Sweetly Six. Today, I’m going to take the day off from writing to spend it entirely with Sweetly Six and the HOTY (Silver Lining). I’m so glad you were born, Sweetly Six. You are my ultimate Silver Lining.