Beyond Binkies, Code and Make-Believe

Accepting I can't do it all

I always appreciate when someone is blunt with me and just says, "I don't know how" or "I don't know."    As we strive to build our businesses I need to remember to extend the same courtesy as it applies.

Goodies arrived in the mail today.

We are blessed with dear friends.  One in particular takes an amazing amount of time to be thoughtful to each of us regularly.  She carefully hunts for deals, not because she's saving money, but because she knows I appreciate a found treasure.  She chooses items for each of us that make be a secret desire.   

Mom's Apple Pie - that would make it grandma's to me.

Actually not my grandmother.  No recipes were passed from either family.  I think it was a survival thing.  This recipe graces the inside of one of my cupboards.  Long ago a wonderful lady I knew used to paint her favorite family recipes in her cupboards. I liked the idea of bringing friends, family and special memories into my kitchen.

An evening with Mo Willems and His Knuffle Bunny

Our local Powell's bookstore had an author's reading tonight.  Unusual for us to take the family out during the week at night; but this author warranted an exception to the rules.

A power trimmer, bare feet and a giggling sidekick.

We spent a quiet Saturday at home.   My husband was working on his beautiful gate in our courtyard and while our son was napping my daughter decided to check on mom in the garden.  It was to involve a power trimmer.

August was a month of jumping ship.

August was a very busy month with new clients, getting reacquainted with old clients and many new and interesting projects.  The biggest trend I experienced were clients who were jumping ship from former web support and hosting teams.

I just figured out why he's whinier

I had a revelation tonight.  I've been experiencing a lot of frustration with how much whinier and frustrated our son gets.   

Back to School - Banana Cranberry Muffin

When I was nine, Lori and Lisa's grandma, "Grandma B" taught me to make banana bread.  It was a sure hit with everyone I made it for and remains a hit.  I had a need for a quick breakfast solution for our new kindergarten girl.  Our daughter makes great food choices.  And, she's prone to crashing if she only has cold cereal or a frozen waffle -- even without syrup. Since I won't always be able to cram eggs or oatmeal down her I needed an alternative.

Grandma B's banana bread has always been a favorite of hers so I put some healthy spins on it and held my breath while both children tested them.  A HIT! A HUGE HIT!  Whew...