Mommy Monologues

Baby Kaden & Stone Family Fundraiser

09/03/2013 by Kate P. Leave a Comment

Most of us know Diana Stone from her blog Hormonal Imbalances. I started reading her blog day one of Mommy Monologues. I even emailed her questions when this crazy lady aka psycho kept sending me insane emails. Diana had the best sense of humor about … [Continue reading...]

This crazy, busy life

08/09/2013 by Kate P. Leave a Comment

Two kids. My husband. The dog. Selling a house. Or wanting to sell a house. Go to church. Cook meals. Clean up meals. Entertain kids. Nap time. Cook another meal. Clean up another meal. No wait, too tired to clean … [Continue reading...]

Kitchen & Wet Bar Countertop Makeover

07/28/2013 by Kate P. 11 Comments

(Before & After Photos are posted below) When Lboy was about 15-18 months old, I burned a nice little ring in the (ugly) laminate countertops while cooking dinner one night. He grabbed my ankles as I was pouring out grease & it was either … [Continue reading...]

I’m all over the place

03/22/2013 by Kate P. Leave a Comment

If you're wondering where I've been.... I'm all over the web these days. Today, I'm over at Just a Bit of Magic telling you all about the time my parents loaded up 5 kids & headed out with no plan for an entire vacation for 14 days. It was … [Continue reading...]

A New Meme: Old School Blogging

03/11/2013 by Kate P. 9 Comments

1. What were you doing 10 years ago? In March of 2003, I was a freshman was University of the Ozarks. We had just finished our basketball season & for the first time that year I was able to live in complete collegiate freedom. No more … [Continue reading...]

My Grandfather, My Hero

02/21/2013 by Kate P. 17 Comments

This is my grandfather on November 24, 1945 after 2 years, 6 months & 4 days of service in World War II. He served on the USS Harold C. Thomas in the South Pacific (pictured below.) He was 20 years old. Can you imagine being 18 & risking your … [Continue reading...]

No Baby Books Here

02/19/2013 by Kate P. 19 Comments

I have a confession: Hi my name is Kate and I've never kept a baby book for my kids. GASP! I've always felt a little guilty about it, especially since my mother was amazing about keeping a baby book for her kids. We also live in the Pinterest age of … [Continue reading...]

Stop Gendercide: It’s a Girl

02/15/2013 by Kate P. 6 Comments

â€œToday, India & China eliminate more girls than born in America every year.â€ I'm posting 2 videos here today, both of which you need to see. The first one is a trailer for an amazing documentary titled "It's a Girl" & the other is the … [Continue reading...]

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