Tag: inspiration
Hindsight :: The Importance of Scattered Legos and Coffee Dates
I am a horrible mother.
We were five minutes late for morning circle time. Again. His teachers, disappointed, but not shocked. I gave them my...
When “Self-Care” Backfires…and How to Simplify to Live Your Best Life
I don't know if it's just me, but lately I have been so tuned in to ways that moms, women, people, need to stop...
On Dreaming :: Bright Lights and Chasing Big Things
I married a rockstar. Hair, natural and long, the reason for some of his best tips. He had a rendition of Rocketman that would...
On the Eve of Thirteen
I still remember the first time we met. He had gigantic blue eyes at the time and a shockwave of orange hair circling his...
I Survived a Cancer Scare. This is What I Learned.
Last June, I read the post "Why Family Reading Time Should be on Your Summer Bucket List" and was so inspired! I have been...
My Journey from Dorms to Death and the Gift of Time
It happened seven days ago. In complete conflict with my maternal instincts, I packed up my youngest son, drove him a hundred miles or...
Say What? :: The Magical Hilarity of Deafness in the Family
We met in high school, but fifteen years later when my husband and I started dating, I had all but forgotten that he is...
Dear Daughter, I Hate to Leave You
My Darling Girl,
The last six months with you have been the biggest roller-coaster of emotions I have ever experienced in my life. It has...
My Hopes for You, On Your First Day of Kindergarten
It's finally here! We've been talking about it for months- your first day of Kindergarten. You know this is a big deal, but there's...
Hurricane Harvey Stories:: A Call for Submissions
Almost a year ago, Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on our city, our communities and our homes. Life as we knew it was, at least...