http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com Join Me On Life's Journey Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:37:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know that I haven't written to my blog much lately so I thought I would log on and make a quick post about the shark pocket mop. I don't usually get suckered into silly as seen on TV products but I had to give this a try I just ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/house-stuff/impressed-with-the-shark-steam-mop/ Almost every Wednesday for the past two months, Mary had been going on a playdate with Marley, her newest best friend from Kindergarten. I am thankful beyond words that they keep having her over and that both Mary and Marley keeps enjoying their time together outside of school. As Marley ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/uncategorized/a-bride-named-husky/ Much to my delight my nephew, Vinceboy commented on the previous post.  That’s how he signed it, Vinceboy, conjuring up images in my mind of when he was a boy, about 20-odd years ago??? Right, Vinceboy?  I see him, around 2-3 years old, in the car, standing between the two ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/goals/thanks-vince-for-the-encouragement/ Despite a late start, Mary and I got it done! A couple of months ago, I joined the Urbandale Chapter of the Optimists Club International after Mary and I attended the Easter Egg Hunt they’ve sponsored for the Urbandale kids.  (Mary gathered at least 70 eggs, more than any kid can ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/uncategorized/what-a-great-helper/ Take some Pillsbury Ready Pie Crust, a 5-year-old, whatever is available in the fridge and a Mom who does not care if the pie actually gets eaten and you have No-Rules Pizza! I made these for me, the savory side with parmesan cheese, cottage cheese base, seasoned with paprika and garlic salt, topped ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/food/no-rules-pizza/ This winter proved to be very mild, at least, where we are in Louisville, CO.  Officially, another week before Spring and yet, we have been getting spring-like days for the past month.  Interspersed with some snowy days, of course.  This year, we were lucky to just watch a LOT of ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/weather/colorado-winter-almost-over/ Inspired by one of the breakfast restaurant cooks (chef?)  in an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, I decided to get a little more creative with the pancakes I make for Mary for breakfast.  In the TV episode, the cook did a pancake that is shaped and looked like the ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/food/lovingly-made-for-a-lovely-little-girl%e2%80%a6/ Mary shows off to her “crush” at the playground…. —- What do you say to your 5-year-old when she, very seriously, tells you… “I think, I’m gonna tell G that I love him.” Here’s what I wanted to say. “Girls don’t tell boys they love him. Not until you hear them say it first…. What ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/kids/kindergarten-%e2%80%9clove%e2%80%9d/ For St. Patrick’s Day. Though, it is far removed from being a real green day here in Louisville today.  We woke up to about 4 inches of snow. But, as you can see, roads look wet, not icy.  That is my only concern when we get snow— how are the roads? Especially, this ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/food/green-day/ While working out at our local gym this morning, I happened to glance up and caught Today Show’s Ann Curry’s interview with the Barretts and their 17-month-old daughter, Elizabeth, who can read. Amazing! Aside from being astounded by the little girl’s ability, one other thing that gave me pause was the reason why the ... http://www.sweetlifewithmary.com/kids/genius-kids/