Significant Life Happenings – Page 8

“Daddy” Fears (2)

Yesterday I learned we’re having a girl. This is exciting news. Especially since everyone thought we were having a boy. But this is also frightening news. Now I’m calculating prices for ballet lessons, for prom dresses, for a wedding. Let’s not forget this girl will need pink everything–princess costumes, a hundred pairs of shoes, aContinue reading ““Daddy” Fears (2)”

Up the Ante!

In my Tuesday night class, we did a nifty in-class activity. As a result of this activity, I learned that I am longing for more enjoyment in life. I want to celebrate more, to dance spontaneously, to have outbursts of singing, to laugh uncontrollably, etc. Call me weird, but I also find a great deal of pleasure in writing. So,Continue reading “Up the Ante!”

Year In Review

My friends, it has been a crazy year. Millions of gallons of oil have spilled in the sea. Haiti and Chile have had catastophic earthquakes. The Butler Bulldogs and Indianapolis Colts made it to their respective title games and lost in heartwrenching fashion. Spain won the World Cup. The Prince has married a commoner. The ReddensContinue reading “Year In Review”

An Assortment of Goodies

As the title indicates, this post will not have one cohesive thought. I hope you can still enjoy it. A friend of a friend offered his condo to me and Hannah. It is on the beach. We’re heading there tomorrow afternoon and staying for the weekend! Hannah has her first ultrasound on Monday. Crazy! IContinue reading “An Assortment of Goodies”

Thanks for what?

Generally, I’m not thankful on Thanksgiving. So here’s what I am doing to remedy the situation: Today, I am making a list of 100 things for which I am thankful. Then I will remember who is the Giver of good gifts. Let’s do it together. Post your top 10: A baby on the way (7-11-11) AContinue reading “Thanks for what?”

A Simple Gift

In the post last Thursday, I said we would talk about provocative ideas. Here’s one: Hannah is pregnant!!! I know. It is exciting. *Hugs, high fives, thank-yous, more thank-yous, taking a bow* I know I said I would not talk about the mundane things of life, and my friends, this is certainly not mundane. This falls under the heading of “significant life happening.”Continue reading “A Simple Gift”