It was a normal morning. He even made them pancakes and for a school day, this is a treat. He hadn’t complained of any discomfort, there were no symptoms of what was to come.
Over these past couple weeks, I’ve become painfully aware of how much practice it takes to experience joy and gratitude in the presence of challenge. In Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection, she describes numbing as “taking...
I’ve been thinking a lot about words lately. The impact of when we speak too much, too soon, too little, too late or not at all and the significance of the words we choose to communicate our message. Words are guided and influenced by our thoughts, what we say in the quiet of our own mind and through the words we speak out loud.
Our kids offer us a lesson in how they value a message. Have you ...
I see the perfectionist in her already.  Her fear of not knowing the answer, her fear of not doing it right the first time.  Her fear of trying, her fear of failing.  Her concern about what people will think.  I see her holding back, afraid of pushing to places unfamiliar and uncomfortable.  For as long as I’ve known her, she’s been an observer, taking in the whole before engaging in the parts. It...
Cool mornings and short evenings, I love this time of year. The season of new schedules and new routines are welcomed structure in our house. September marks the final stretch of the year and inspires me to reset and evaluate personal and family goals. The realities of real life also remind me of the importance of being flexible and open, contrary to my own timeline.
I love the perspective of ...
We bought our RV about a year ago and it has been awesome. Our shared goal this year is to spend more time together as a family and with the various road trips we’ve already taken, we are making it happen. RV camping isn’t exactly roughing it but with small kids and a busy schedule, it works for us.
Some of my earliest childhood memories include camping with family. Our time together was fill...
When I am still, I am usually sleeping. During the few quiet waking moments you will find me reading or playing on my iPhone or laptop. Life these days doesn’t include much of watching TV. But when I do, my favorite shows are Modern Family, any reality singing show and the Ellen show—always viewed on DVR. Most of my time during the day is spent in motion.
I spend too much time on my iPhone, wat...
Just saying the word makes me tired. There is nothing nocturnal about me. Our regimented evening routine kicks off around 5 or 5:30 with dinner. We try to eat dinner together most nights during the week; I think it’s important to have this family time each day. I’m constantly struggling to take part in eating when everyone else does. You’ll often find me standing around the island inhaling my...
Vibrant colors of crimson and gold fall to the ground, a pumpkin spice latte warms me on the crisp fall morning as we head out on our annual visit to Lone Pine Farms in search of the perfect pumpkin—these are the signs fall has arrived. The onset of fall brings a gift of comfort in routine and anticipation for the holidays ahead.
With each changing season, I am reminded of how quickly life move
...Before we are parents, we have our opinions and memories about our father, our dad. Some are positive while others are painful reminders of the kind of relationship we wish we had with our own. But when we bring a life into the world with someone we call dad to our own kids, this is when it counts.
Before I was a mom, I was told the most romantic and intimate experience I could share with someone...
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