Regrets, I've Had a Few

I have never understood people who say they have zero regrets.  I mean, I understand them if they happen to be speaking English, but I just don't get how someone can go through life and have absolutely no regrets.  It must be nice to be so very smart.

I think the key to regret management is actually learning from the experience that caused regret, and making changes if appropriate.  How do you grow if you do not err?  And how can one really say that they are happy to have made every single error in judgment, action and thought? Every Single One? Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.

What I can understand, and the truth I personally live, is respecting your regrets and knowing that in conjunction with the lessons learned, you can end up where you want to be.  No human can always make the correct choice.  It's not possible to never fall short, never screw-up, never disappoint.  It would make for a very uninteresting personality if it were.

Most of my regrets start with, "I shouldn't have eaten so much _________," or "Why did I drink so much ___________".  But like most living people, I have some larger ones.  Not many, but a few.  They don't weigh on me or cause existential crisis, but they are there.  Those regretted moments may actually have made me a better person, they may even be the reason for this lovely, amazing life I lead, but I still cringe, and...well, regret.  

Come on, be honest, so do you!

Let's Go Fly A Kite

My husband had never flown a kite. I have vague memories of having done so.  At some point.  I'm honestly not sure.

Since last summer my daughter has been begging to go fly a kite.  Once she fell in love with Mary Poppins, she fell in love with kites.  The two go together, dontcha know.

The weather has been batty lately, but that's to be expected in Michigan. One of those, "Nice Winter we're having this Spring," scenarios. Luckily, we have had some warmer, windy days lately...perfect for kite flying. Or so Google tells me.

So, a few days ago we dug up a lovely kite Cassie had received for Christmas. And we flew it. So fun!

If you haven't flown a kite in a while (or especially if you have NEVER flown one), I highly recommend giving it a shot.  

Crappy Little Snowman

We did the best we could!

Winter Storm

Oh. Um. Well.

It snowed! A lot. And it's still snowing! I did a lot of shoveling yesterday. It was glorious!

Despite the snow, Punxsutawney Phil has declared an early spring. My dire warnings regarding the disappearing "Michigan Winter" might still be on track.

Global Warming Deniers

What the hell, Michigan? What is up with your weather? One day we have mountains of snow, and the next we have buckets of rain.  Oh, Global Warming deniers...what sort of evidence do you need? 

All Michiganders know that we have wonky weather.  It's not like it's new news.  However, the last five years have proven that climate change is really happening.  My husband and I often wonder what a "Michigan Winter" will look like in 20 years.  Pretty warm, I'm guessing. 

Already Longing For Spring

I've always loved a good 'ole Michigan winter.  Sadly, the Winter I knew as a child has not been seen in many years.  So, instead of frolicking in the snow, I am longing for the Spring.  The times, they are a-changing. 

The Holiday Season in Pictures

Because, why not?

Starting the season off right with Silver Bells in the City.

Hot cocoa and hard cider help to make the season bright.

Visiting Santa. 

Jamming to Christmas music, playing with trains and being a goof in front of the tree. 

Wrapping gifts.

Headed out to make snow angels. 

Christmas Eve.