Barnaclebutt

Thanks, Shelley, for sharing this. Means a lot, a...

2012-05-22T11:48:20.080-07:00

Thanks, Shelley, for sharing this. Means a lot, and I'd like to introduce you to Taylor. :)

Huzzah! I'm so happy for you! Sigh of relief &...

2012-05-20T10:20:58.728-07:00

Huzzah! I'm so happy for you! Sigh of relief & happiness!

Ahhh Shelley, thank you for sharing. I need to lea...

2012-05-17T13:53:39.344-07:00

Ahhh Shelley, thank you for sharing. I need to learn all these things since I will someday have teenagers. You're a sweet mom.

YAY!!! Share away....cuz I's always looking f...

2012-05-10T21:57:06.843-07:00

YAY!!! Share away....cuz I's always looking for cute ideas....and I really like cheap and cute ideas!! Can't wait to see you next weekend!!
~Nick

Shelley, I wish I'm still in walnut Creek and ...

2012-05-10T21:48:36.779-07:00

Shelley, I wish I'm still in walnut Creek and can just hop over the fence giving you a big hug, or may be beg Linda to let me keep you in my visiting teaching list. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for posting ... your willingness to share c...

2012-05-01T10:02:33.777-07:00

Thanks for posting ... your willingness to share can only serve to help others. We love you...just the way you are! ~Nick

Hi - found your blog and wanted to say that posts ...

2012-04-30T14:54:49.958-07:00

Hi - found your blog and wanted to say that posts like yours help me to understand what depression really is and how people struggle. Thank you for sharing! Kirstin

Thanks for posting this Shelley. It's so impor...

2012-04-30T08:06:19.971-07:00

Thanks for posting this Shelley. It's so important to hear and understand. I love the voice of your writing too. It's so down to earth and real.

You are not alone. You are just the one brave eno...

2012-04-30T07:43:26.295-07:00

You are not alone. You are just the one brave enough to go there publicly.

Hi, Shelley! Thank you so much for writing this...

2012-04-30T00:29:01.373-07:00

Hi, Shelley!

Thank you so much for writing this piece! I've struggled with the same issues over the years (er, except for the bandaid-covered toddler (-: ), as has my sister -- but I had no idea you'd been going through similar experiences! (Darn genetics... (-; )

Big hugs,

Lori

Thank you for your courage. Thank you for being ho...

2012-04-28T16:45:56.499-07:00

Thank you for your courage. Thank you for being honest. Thank you for finishing through the "toughness." I admire your willingness to share "with discretion" and appreciate your efforts to help yourself heal. We love you. ~Nick

Hey there...it is soo very good to hear your voice...

2012-04-28T16:40:33.749-07:00

Hey there...it is soo very good to hear your voice again. Even if it is talking about toilets. Because, I like to hear your voice, and it comes through in your writing ever so clearly. For those who love you, like those of us here in the desert, you ARE INTERESTING...simply because through your blog we get to hear about your life, and your toilets. ~Nick

We just started a clothing allowance for the girls...

2011-08-02T21:51:34.611-07:00

We just started a clothing allowance for the girls (my boys just don't need it!) Becca is almost out of money for the year already. My attempts at teaching budgeting and "do I really want/need this" seem to have failed. I love the money tree idea. It IS rather fun to say! Miss you.

I like it and will probably steal.

2011-05-25T17:50:23.588-07:00

I like it and will probably steal.

"Do you like living here?" LOL sounds li...

2011-05-16T08:51:52.113-07:00

"Do you like living here?" LOL sounds like us...I mean...my parents. I am torn as well between the "allowance" idea and the fact that we ARE already paying for everything. Your friend is SO right. It is necessary to constantly keep changing the plan to keep the momentum going! Great post...

I love the idea...you'll have to keep us updat...

2011-05-16T08:14:53.872-07:00

I love the idea...you'll have to keep us updated on how it works! My little man is asking for an allowance so everytime I ask him to do something, he replies, "Yes Mama!" and runs off to do it. Then asks, "Can I have an allowance now?" I wonder how long I can milk this....before I actually have to set something up!?

~Nick

Good for you guys! But oh that wind does look col...

2011-05-02T11:50:45.067-07:00

Good for you guys! But oh that wind does look cold...even in the pix!

That was a really nice comment on my blog. I reall...

2011-04-29T20:43:11.026-07:00

That was a really nice comment on my blog. I really appreciate it. You are funny and
should blog often. I don't make dinner either. Why would I when my mom
does it so well? I've never cooked a turkey.

Is your dog good? If yes, how did it get that way?...

2011-03-29T11:11:05.818-07:00

Is your dog good? If yes, how did it get that way?

Yummy! I just ate tikka masala yesterday and will ...

2011-03-24T15:37:59.752-07:00

Yummy! I just ate tikka masala yesterday and will SO try this recipe!! I'm also sitting here chuckling because I'm supposed to be in cooking dinner, but instead decided to come do some blog stalking because I don't feel like cooking! ha! Love you and had fun chatting last night! :)

So funny...Troy and I just had this conversation t...

2011-03-12T22:04:58.875-08:00

So funny...Troy and I just had this conversation the other night about what kind of books you like (it all stemmed from me reading book one in the Mortal Instruments series) and he was totally surprised! He didn't know of your 'affinity for all of the non-adult genres'. I thought of you and decided I was totally justified in reading that book! Love ya! :)

You look so beautiful, Shelley! Have you lost wei...

2011-01-22T19:53:39.964-08:00

You look so beautiful, Shelley! Have you lost weight? Your family is gorgeous as usual, too. I can't believe how lovely your girls are.

Super cute pic of all of you. Hope you had a wo...

2010-12-30T13:24:58.211-08:00

*Super* cute pic of all of you. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Marcmas. We here ya on that. Layne's in the 16th...

Stop it already--this type of thing KILLS me! It&...

2010-10-18T09:27:37.565-07:00

Stop it already--this type of thing KILLS me!

It's pathetically cliche, but I swear time keeps ramping up its speed. Yesterday at church I watched my son walk up to the front to accompany the choir--and he looked LIKE A MAN. Where did my little boy go? He's a little younger than your daughter, but I got all teary thinking how soon he'll be out of the house and on his own.

I'm so not ready to let go.

Our dearest Madison how you make our eyes water an...

2010-10-14T13:24:42.506-07:00

Our dearest Madison how you make our eyes water and our hearts flutter with pride of who you have become. Not only are you GORGEOUS to look at you are truly gorgeous within your heart and your soul!
And dear Shelley, oh how I remember the day you went off to college. I am so feeling this with you!

Barnaclebutt

Thanks, Shelley, for sharing this. Means a lot, a...

Huzzah! I'm so happy for you! Sigh of relief &...

Ahhh Shelley, thank you for sharing. I need to lea...

YAY!!! Share away....cuz I's always looking f...

Shelley, I wish I'm still in walnut Creek and ...

Thanks for posting ... your willingness to share c...

Hi - found your blog and wanted to say that posts ...

Thanks for posting this Shelley. It's so impor...

You are not alone. You are just the one brave eno...

Hi, Shelley! Thank you so much for writing this...

Thank you for your courage. Thank you for being ho...

Hey there...it is soo very good to hear your voice...

We just started a clothing allowance for the girls...

I like it and will probably steal.

"Do you like living here?" LOL sounds li...

I love the idea...you'll have to keep us updat...

Good for you guys! But oh that wind does look col...

That was a really nice comment on my blog. I reall...

Is your dog good? If yes, how did it get that way?...

Yummy! I just ate tikka masala yesterday and will ...

So funny...Troy and I just had this conversation t...

You look so beautiful, Shelley! Have you lost wei...

*Super* cute pic of all of you. Hope you had a wo...

Stop it already--this type of thing KILLS me! It&...

Our dearest Madison how you make our eyes water an...

Super cute pic of all of you. Hope you had a wo...