Silly String and Expectations — A Great Birthday

Today is my girls’ 7th birthday … and guess what?  I am not overwhelmed and neither are they!  In the past we’ve tried to do too much and all ended up tired, crabby and many of us in tears. So this year we simplified.  Even though we believe birthdays should last for days — Birthday-palooza…

Connecting with friends: Clay’s Birthday

Last Thursday was my husband’s 40th birthday. Despite his protests ( “I don’t want a birthday party!”), I convinced him to let me plan a “small” party. Many people avoid celebrating their birthday — which I just don’t understand. Of course almost dying at age 35 does tend to change a person’s perspective on aging.…