by Mary Carver | Aug 3, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
I am a stay-at-home mom. That means, by the very definition of the words, that I am at home during the day. Well, not all day, every day. But still, I’m home more often than not. I should have plenty of time to grocery shop and cook lovely meals for my family....
by Mary Carver | Aug 2, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Last night I couldn’t sleep. The problem? I was arguing with someone – in my head. Someone hasn’t replied to my [repeated and probably annoying] messages, and it’s stressing me out. It’s possible that it means nothing, but it’s also...
by Mary Carver | Jul 31, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
This isn’t really a recipe. Well, it started out that way. But the last time I shared a recipe that didn’t really work out, you all didn’t like it. [As in, *crickets.*] So. This isn’t really a recipe. It’s more along the lines of . . . my...
by Mary Carver | Jul 28, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Yes, I’m talking about romance novels again. This time I’m guest posting at Diaper Diaries for the Marriage Unwrapped series. Check it: The first time I picked up a Harlequin romance novel, I was in sixth grade. Now, before you gasp, shudder and generally...
by Mary Carver | Jul 26, 2011 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
I counted yesterday. We still have six weeks before preschool is back in session. SIX WHOLE WEEKS. As in – I’m not sure I can make it SIX MORE WEEKS! We have spent that past 10 weeks going on vacation, attending library programs, watching more TV than we...
