I woke up this morning to something I haven’t seen in a long time… a beam of sun peaking through…
Sharon Couto
Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
April 4, 2009
My little darling Benjamin turns 2!
If ever a child radiated warmth and delight and happiness and endless joy and curiosity… it is Benjamin! And today,…
April 2, 2009
For the record…
The exterior of my house needs to be painted. It’s not that the paint is chipping and pealing and overall…
April 1, 2009
Viag-ara Falls
Last night, I was at Audrey’s home. Her 3 youngest guys were sound asleep, but William (4) was wide awake…
March 29, 2009
Taylor wins the 25 yard Butterfly!
A long time ago, while attending college in preparation to become a teacher, I learned something that has come to…
March 27, 2009
Through the eyes of a child…
I’ve been staying with Audrey while her husband is out of town for a couple of days. And not since…
March 25, 2009
It’s Easy to be Nice. It’s Harder to be Unkind.
Yesterday morning, I was at Audrey’s home as she was getting William (4) and Alex (3) ready for pre-school. This…
March 23, 2009
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS
Yesterday, I was at a restaurant with Audrey and her family. It’s a rather large and pleasantly noisy family restaurant,…
March 21, 2009
I’d do it again…
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to start “running.” I had stood on the sidelines race after race, year…
March 20, 2009
“But I don’t want to look like you”…
I really don’t like to shop for make-up. I am too easily tempted by the allure of shiny, new containers…
March 19, 2009
Breyers and Hershey’s… I owe you!
While Audrey was attending SXSW, I was not enforcing discipline, rules, orderliness or limitations on her 4 little guys. I…
March 16, 2009
CONFESSION: I’ve been sleeping with 3 guys
Don’t judge me, please. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Take last night, for example. We all settled into…
March 14, 2009
Extraordinary moments…
One Saturday morning… Bubbles within bubbles. A visit from Indiana Jones. Warm and welcoming little hands. Beautiful faces. Gentle, furry…
March 12, 2009
Do you live in a Happy State?
This morning, on the Today Show, there was a quick segment about Happy States. This is not the “state of…
March 10, 2009
Love to infinity and beyond…
I know it’s not Wordless Wednesday yet… But I just had to post this photo of my 9 grandchildren sitting…
March 7, 2009
What to do? What to do?
Ah, an afternoon at Grandma’s! What to do? What to do? Improvise! (Grandmothers are masters at this!) I think I…
March 5, 2009
My hands are my favorite part…
I love your answers to my question, “What is your favorite part of your body?” I love your honestly. I…
March 3, 2009
What is your favorite part of your body?
Today, I took my mom to an appointment with a new rheumatologist. I am kind of my mom’s ears during…
March 1, 2009
“When you get to be my age”…
These are words that I never quite expected to hear come from my lips – “When you get to be…

About Audrey
Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.








