Kelly Atchetee
Decorating {Mardi Gras} Trees :: It’s Not Just For Christmas Anymore
When I was growing up, one of my favorite things was Mardi Gras. The weekend before Mardi Gras, my mom’s extended family would come to visit from Texas and together with the Louisiana based...
Sensory Overload – Parent Edition
By now, those of us that spend any time on Facebook have likely seen the meme with the same title. You probably even shared it because it resonated with you. I know that I...
Pressure Washing Away Your Troubles
Last week was a doozy. From the horrific scenes playing out on national news to the hateful words spreading through social media like wildfire. And from the personal struggles of being a wife and...
My Lesson in Cowpooling
Cowpooling, what’s that you say? Well, a few months ago, I’d never heard it either. But similar to carpooling, where you share a car, this is where you share a cow. Given the dumpster...
“Gremlins” and Parenting Lessons it Taught Me
I know. You're likely thinking that I'm crazy, but bear with me and I'll explain. I need to share a lighthearted post with ya'll.
For those of us that were children of the eighties, we...
Dream Trip Canceled – Now What?
Twenty-one family members and friends of ours, babies to elders, were supposed to leave in early July for a vacation trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. Flights were reserved last October, lodging was booked,...
Quarantine Memories
Wow. Where did March and April go? I can’t believe that it’s been nearly 50 days since I’ve hugged my daddy’s neck! Look out, Daddy, because I’m coming for you when this is over! ...
A Technology Terror
It was a normal day like hundreds of days before it. Today’s only difference was that it was my husband’s turn for a business trip. He was to be gone for just a couple...
Little Goodbyes
Author’s Note: This post was, of course, reflective of my life before COVID-19 quarantined us all.
As I sit here in my hotel room on my first night of five away from my family, I...