Author Archives: Charmadawn

Recently as we were getting ready for church, Jack came into the bathroom. He wanted to do his usual morning rituals and rummage through my makeup drawer and name off everything one by one. He tries to run away with … Continue reading →

I picked up a really ugly, dog chewed and neglected Ethan Allen table at the thrift store. It’s bones were incredible and I knew it could be made beautiful First up was to repair the bad places. It was a … Continue reading →

There’s nothing like the “nesting phase” of an 8 month pregnant woman. We have been working on Jack’s Big Boy room at a snails pace. No rush right? He’s still in a crib. The new baby will stay with Mommy … Continue reading →

One day, we picked up a cabinet. It was large and it had a top and a bottom piece. I knew 100% it would fit upstairs between the two windows and would be the PERFECT bookcase. We have voracious readers … Continue reading →

We installed security cameras last weekend. We have wanted them for a long time and finally pulled the trigger. They allow for a little piece of mind. Each and every day, I watch as the men in our home leave … Continue reading →

Friday nights are usually spent close to home. Sometimes there is a date night which might include dinner and a movie but after a long week of work and what nots, a quiet evening at home is usually the best … Continue reading →

Jack and I spend most Friday’s together. It’s not usually a big deal. Sometimes we take a walk. Sometimes we swim, sometimes we blow bubbles. You just never know. Today, we walked to the downtown splash pad. Jack is not … Continue reading →

It’s 2:01 I’ve tossed and turned I’ve perused the internet and read every blog I can think of. I’ve gotten up to use the restroom I’ve refilled my water I’ve daydreamed and planned What in the world? Finally I let … Continue reading →

What do you call your Father? Father Dad Daddy Pops Or something in between You might be in close proximity to your dad or you may be across the country or across the world. My Dad lives in heaven. He … Continue reading →

The statement “people don’t do this anymore” was spoken a few weeks ago while we sat around the pool on a Saturday evening dangling our feet in the water. Huh? was my first thought? People don’t do what? Swim? Talk? … Continue reading →