Mother’s Day

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 Kathleen Rauch6 Comments

Today I want to honor and acknowledge my mother-in-law. I recently heard a saying that a good mother-in-law should keep her mouth shut, wear beige, and write checks.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

A Red Day

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 Kathleen Rauch6 Comments

I am behind on everything.

Absolute Faith

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Kathleen RauchLeave a comment

I haven’t written many Johnny stories recently. Many of you write to tell me that these are your favorites. It’s not that Johnny hasn’t been producing exceptional material. Just that his mother hasn’t devoted as much time to writing recently.

So let me tell you about our recent outing to Target.

Priorities

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Kathleen Rauch2 Comments

Some days it’s hard to know where to start and what task to tackle first. But when I walk downstairs and see my son eating a plate of bacon and a can of peaches,

I know it’s time to head to the grocery store.

Tucked Away

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Kathleen Rauch6 Comments

Michael and I began taking down Christmas decorations today. We’ve had our tree since before Thanksgiving.

It’s transitioned from charming Christmas decoration to potential fire hazard.

Packing Strategy

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 Kathleen Rauch2 Comments

Just before Christmas, the weather turned wintry and the snow started flying. That inspired me to hunker down with a lovely beverage and the latest Downton Abbey film.

It inspired everyone else to hit the slopes.

Beckygram: Life Lessons

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Kathleen Rauch8 Comments

It’s been quiet around Mom’s blog recently. Just last week, she had surgery and her recovery has been slow with some unanticipated complications. She is starting to feel better but needs quite a bit of rest.

This was a planned procedure and she doesn’t want people to worry. Suffice it to say that after welcoming 8 children into the world, Mom is a bit like Humpty Dumpty. Her surgeon did a fabulous job of putting her back together again.