A Box Of Cheese Sticks

There was a time when my husband, Richard, wrote me beautiful poems that expressed how much he loved and adored me. There were flowers, and long talks on the phone. Twelve years of marriage, and 4 children later its safe to say that both our romantic side has shifted a bit. Not in a bad way just different. We have our ways of expressing our love towards one another. Knowing one another's likes and dislikes plays a pivotal roll in expressing that love. And Richard expressed his love for me with a box of cheese sticks. He knows how much I love 'em.

Who are better parents....Conservatives or Liberals?

Every once in a while when I watch the news there is something that will grab my attention. And one did this morning. An author, Peter Schweizer, has just written a book, sure to cause controversy among individuals. He poses the question Who are better parents conservatives or Liberals? According to the author of this new book in his interview, Conservatives are better parents. I think that I'll put this book on my list to be read this summer.

Look Mama

Riley has become a master at the monkey bars. It's one of his favorite things to do at the playground.