Tag Archives: holidays

The Easter Bunny has risen, he has risen indeed

Posted on April 9, 2012 by My Pajama Days

The Hare’s innocence had been bruised, tarnishing our world of make-believe, after last year’s Easter debacle. Christmas was certainly changed, the thrill of Santa and reindeer left an unexpected emptiness. I assumed Easter would be the same. “Now don’t forget,” … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged Easter Bunny, family, friends, holidays, make believe, memories, parenting, telling lies | 6 Comments

Think Happy Thoughts

Posted on January 1, 2011 by My Pajama Days

January is typically celebrated as a fresh start. But while many moms are busy making New Year’s resolutions and breathing a sigh of relief from the busy holidays, I struggle with a sort of post-holiday grief. It seems like I … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged attitude, Christmas, healthy living, holidays, life, Michigan, parenting, salt and vinegar chips, wine | 5 Comments

Friday Flip Offs 12/17: Wants Vs. Needs & Things Moms Shouldn’t Say Out Loud

Posted on December 17, 2010 by My Pajama Days

4:55am. I woke up 5 minutes before the alarm. My body groaned, begging me not to get out of bed. I think I mentally flipped off this day before it even started. Obviously, I pulled the heated blanket over my … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged daughters, Finger (gesture), Friday Flip-Offs, holidays, humor, life, parenting, people, pms, rude, shopping, tampons | 5 Comments

It’s Good to Be Me

Posted on November 29, 2010 by My Pajama Days

I refuse to refer to myself as “old”. That word is reserved for expired food, pants with split seams, frayed sweatshirts and out of date shoes. None of those words describe me. I’m mature, seasoned, worldly. Although, I do feel a little split … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged aging, family, holidays, life, Michigan, Thanksgiving, University of Michigan, University of Texas at San Antonio | 4 Comments

(Savory Saturdays) A Vegan Friendly Thanksgiving Part 1: Irish Oatmeal

Posted on November 27, 2010 by My Pajama Days

This was our ninth Thanksgiving in Michigan. It took a few years before we really settled in to our own family tradition. There were a couple of Thanksgiving dinners shared with friends, some with DW’s parents and even one at a restaurant, I … Continue reading →