Tag Archives: holiday

A Gift to My Daughters-in-Law. Wherever you may be.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I’m not a good Christmas Mother. I rationalize that I’m setting the bar fairly low for the mother’s of my grandchildren. But the truth is, I think I’m just too practical (translation=lazy). My little group has some Traditions (explained here: https://40somethinglessons.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/a-traditional-lesson/), … Continue reading →

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Kanye, Miley, and Yoga Pants, Relax. I’m off your back.

Posted on November 25, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

In the interest of playing along and speeding through the holidays, I’m jumping to New Year’s and planning my resolutions. I’ve expressed my feelings on resolutions in past blogs and, in general, I don’t give them a lot … Continue reading →

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How to Work the Resolution Thing

Posted on December 31, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

The start of the school year is a much more fun way to celebrate a new beginning. No party planning, it’s warmer, new jeans, new shoes, what’s not to love? Regardless, calendars being what they are (those damn Mayans), we … Continue reading →

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Yes, Dear, There is a Santa Claus. Still.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve run this post before, but each year it feels a little more important to remember the times when the boys were young enough for me to worry about the big questions. This year, in a passing conversation with a … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Lesson

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

The great search is on. Each year, at Christmas, I hunt high and low for the same thing. It must be found in person and by me. It has certain criteria that must be met. Every year it is important. … Continue reading →