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
Paris with my Mom
I went to Paris with my mom last night. I know what you're thinking, "Paris? On a school night?" I agree it's crazy! But it happened. It is a brisk morning with a warm sun. The waffles in the courtyard steam on the end of my fork. My mom, sips on her black coffee, watching … Continue reading Paris with my Mom
Where is your Sense of Adventure?
Well... It's that time of year again--school. I'm always so nervous on the first day of school no matter that's it my seventh first day of school. I guess I'm nervous because it's new. New students. New year. New clothes. New shoes. New supplies. I decided to move classrooms this year; on purpose. It was … Continue reading Where is your Sense of Adventure?
The joys of road trips
I have five children. Five. Four of which still live at home. So when we take road trips it's like preparing for the end of the world. I'm not one of those moms that does a lot of night before prep. I should be more proactive and at times, I feel really guilty that I … Continue reading The joys of road trips
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