I once had a second-grade student wise beyond his years tell me that Tuesday was the "armpit of the week". I chuckle even as I write this. Perhaps that's what February is...the armpit of the year. Hear me out. Once we come down from the climax of the holidays, January can sometimes bring the excitement … Continue reading What should we call February?
We survived!
My husband and I with two of our children and our two great-nephews. Picture cred: our niece Marry We started out a little later than we wanted, but we were just happy to finally be on the road! It was touch and go there for a minute. The road to Florida is long and hard. … Continue reading We survived!
Summer Vacations
I've never really been the mom to plan a big or even small, summer vacation. When I was a little girl, my single father, took me to a small resort on Bull Shoals Lake on the border of Missouri and Arkansas. He saved all year. He wanted to take his little girl fishing and show … Continue reading Summer Vacations
the struggle is real
And it is for everyone. I keep asking if we are in the "Twilight Zone." Kids are breaking their arms on the playground. Our van was totaled by a deer. My uncle passed away. My middle son kicked up his behavior just a notch. Just enough to inflame a stress rash on my face. Oh … Continue reading the struggle is real
Root for Me
Have you ever gotten together with an old friend and magic happens? If you’re blessed to have an old friend since childhood then you know what I’m talking about. My dearest friend since second grade, my concert-going bestie, my soulmate if there ever was one; shared with me something amazing. Even though we’ve been best … Continue reading Root for Me
Be Kind.
This is definitely a saying that has been popularized recently. But why is it so mainstream? Here's another way to look at it. My colleagues and I have been talking about the change we see in the young generations coming up. They're stressed plumb out. And because they're young children, their stress comes out in … Continue reading Be Kind.
What Moving One Week Before Christmas Taught Me
Joe and I minutes after signing. Look at how happy, relieved, and stressed we were. Shamelessly raises hand in the back, I did that. Being that I have never bought a house before, I literally had no idea what to expect. Our realtor and lender were phenomenal in making sure that everything went smoothly. Honestly, … Continue reading What Moving One Week Before Christmas Taught Me
reset #3 my bad attitude… this one is for the foster/adoptive parents of the world… or anyone curious
Anyone else super stressed right now? Between Friday the 13th, full moon, the last Friday before spring break, the Covid-19 virus, parent/teacher conferences coming up, cancelled field trips, and the toilet paper crisis, it's a wonder any of us are sane. I'm trying to keep it all from affecting my attitude, but as I sit … Continue reading reset #3 my bad attitude… this one is for the foster/adoptive parents of the world… or anyone curious
Life is weird
One moment you look at your day with satisfaction. The dishes are all clean, the laundry is so caught up there's no more hangers, the dinner is simmering on the stove making everyone drool; it's a perfect day. Maybe the windows are even open with the cool breeze and sunshine coming through. Your kids are … Continue reading Life is weird
Something is changing…
...in me. I'm not quite sure how to describe it. I'm in a weird season...oh wait. You know what it is? I think I'm starting to actually feel like an adult now. I know, I know, it's weird. I'm kind of a whirlwind of a person. I'm extremely carefree and spontaneous driving all the type … Continue reading Something is changing…
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