Why I cried in the shower…
Two nights ago, my husband and I were watching the news when a “Breaking Story” came onto the screen. I was half-listening as the news …
on turning 33…my bonus year…
Last week I turned 33, which came as sort of a surprise to me. Somehow, I thought I had turned 33 last year. Not sure …
You never let go…
Three weeks ago, I stood in church and sang Matt Redman’s song, You Never Let Go, and cried (serious tears) as I sang, And I …
my first contest essay…
Last fall, my mom convinced me to enter Real Simple’s essay contest. I had never entered a writing contest before, and I knew that I …
March Madness…Hammond style…
It has been a crazy month. Madi and Parker’s birthdays and Fiona’s dedication followed by Parker being sick for a week, a weekend trip to …
Bedtime moments…
I love bedtime routines, especially at Fiona’s age. They know what to expect and it is comforting to them…and honestly, it is a nice thing …
Shreds of Forgotten Memories…
One of the joys of owning an older house is that you have random nooks and crannies to store things, usually in highly inconvenient places. …
Moments with Madi…almost my birthday – COOL!
hi! remember me? well,anyways.lets get started. my birthday is on the seventh of march. the other kids are watchcing jake and the never land pirate’s.this …
