All posts by Anne Younger

Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.

Parenting…..it’s no easy task

Today I had one of those days.
Definitely not one that I am proud of.
I had a complete I hate my child moment.
Not all 3 of them.
Just one of them.

I don’t know what happened.
What I do know is that it probably doesn’t help that I am
pregnant
hormonal
stressed
exhausted
you know, just a few things.

This is on of those moments when I feel
broken
weak
and like the worst mom in the world.

Parenting is not easy
no matter what anyone says.
No one can be the perfect parent 24/7
We all have our crash and burn moments.

I had mine today and I’m sure I will have another tomorrow!

A space of his own

Now that The Alex is finishing up school and will have more free time, we have decided it is time that he get a place of his own on the internet. He will always be referred to as The Alex on my site but we have given him an identity of his own on his new site. You can find him over at The Sci-Fi Daddy.

You will still see posts from The Alex on this site as well and some posts might end up on both sites but we decided he needed a place to put his random thoughts on all of his geeky and nerdy things like books, video games…..you know all the sci-fi and fantasy stuff.

Who knows, he may even dabble in beer…..here’s looking at you Guiness Black Lager!

So, check him out and watch for some awesome book and game reviews along with different gaming tips, cheats and who knows what else. It’s his little corner of the world!

Go say hi!!

A Lawman’s Christmas by Linda Lael Miller

Linda Lael Miller’s A Lawman’s Christmas, in stores this month, is set in the winter of 1914 featuring the popular McKettricks of Texas’ Clay McKettrick who is looking to settle down and raise a family on a ranch of his own.

For me, this book wasn’t really my cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, it is a good book just not what I expected.

Here is a brief synopsis of the book:

The sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman…and twenty-five-year-old Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. As winter approaches and her meager seamstress income dwindles, she has three options. Yet she won’t give up her two young daughters, refuses to join the fallen women of the Bitter Gulch Saloon and can’t fathom condemning herself to another loveless marriage. Unfortunately she must decide—soon—because there’s a new marshal in town, and she’s living under his roof.
With the heart of a cowboy, Clay McKettrick plans to start a ranch and finally settle down. He isn’t interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he is interested in giving her protection, friendship—and passion. And when they say “I do” to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman’s Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife….

Although I didn’t care for the book that much, I did feel that each of the characters were developed quite well and each had an interesting story to tell.

For those who enjoy the Western romance type of book, I would recommend this for you!!

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book for review purposes and give my complete and honest review.