Our family is on the road to Cleveland for Addie’s forthcoming nuptials! AAAAAAAAA!!! I can’t believe we’re only DAYS away. While Tony took a turn behind the wheel I thought I would write an update on everything we’ve been up to since my last post, which means basically all of June. When you last left…
Growing up, on Easter Sunday after church, we’d head to my grandparents for a large Easter dinner which was always followed by a massive egg hunt for all the grandkids. We’d run all over my grandparent’s yard hunting for eggs, hoping to find those with quarters (or maybe even a whole dollar!) in addition to…
Yes, This is my New Year’s Resolutions Post It’s time to review last year’s effort and fit this year’s goals into a TikTok trend! As I am not on TikTok, I’m not sure how popular the idea of creating a personal curriculum still is (I think it peaked in August 2025??), but I’m here for…
It’s time for my yearly New Year’s Resolution post! (A post recapping Christmas is up next.) Although it feels like a luxury, I’ve been taking a bunch of time to think about my resolutions and figure out how to manage my time going into the New Year. Ever since I started back up with homeschooling…
Well, I’ve had plenty of time to overthink about my New Year’s resolutions. Seems like it’s time to actually write a post about them, and see how I did on last year’s resolutions. First, the review! What did I hope to accomplish in 2022? So, I don’t think I did too terrible. You won’t be…
My own life has finally calmed down after a challenging few months. During that time, I was blessed to have good friends I could reach out to when I felt overwhelmed with our decision to foster a child. Some friends could offer tangible advice based on their family’s own personal experiences. Others knew how to…
I think I’m burnt out. Which is discouraging since we’re only nine weeks into this school year. Thankfully, we’re off next week but, for better or worse, I will be busy catching up on everything that’s been slipping through the cracks. I’m doubtful it will seem like much of a break. I know why I’m…
TODAY IS BOOK LAUNCH DAY! Let me tell you about my book! Of course I think everyone should run out and buy a dozen copies, but in the words of the great Levar Burton, “You don’t have to take my word for it.” “If Kelly Mantoan wrote a book about watching paint dry, I would…
I created a huge, beautiful spreadsheet detailing everything I need to do to successfully launch my book by October 8. The only thing I couldn’t come up with? A topic for this week’s blog post. So just a few Quick Takes in the mean time. First, know that the NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION was just as…
Enjoy some pictures from our trip taking Addie to Cleveland State University. I’ll be updating through the rest of today. We’ll drop her off at her dorm Saturday morning and then head home. Edie and I arrived back in New Jersey Saturday evening. Addie has already texted me about all the swag she’s picking up…
First, let’s just acknowledge that no one was able to stick to his or her resolutions in 2020, and consequently agree to not judge one another. Second, I’m going to share my resolutions as I always do, more from a sense of obligation/tradition rather than the belief that doing so will make me more successful….
Happy St. Valentine’s Day, or happy feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius! I’m going to celebrate by performing in my church’s dinner theater production! While I expect everything to go well, and for the show to be well recieved, I will be glad to be done. I’m ready to have my weeknights back. I love…
How is it already time for another New Year’s Resolutions post? I blinked and 2019 was OVER. Time to reflect, choose a new beast, and think about what I want to accomplish this year. Previous years posts: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Last year at this time, we had just closed on our…