It’s unexpected. I’m standing at the sink rinsing dishes, loading the dishwasher. There is nothing special about this moment. It’s something I do all the time. My mind is filled with normal thoughts. I need to go out and bring the trash cans back in so we can take out the recycling. Grocery lists. Did I start the crock pot … Read More
Parenting After the Election – What Do We Do Now?
How many times did we say, “I can’t wait until after the election is over”. From the moment it started, this right here is the moment everyone longed for. You feel better, right?! If your social media feeds look anything like mine, it is as if the world is ending. Though if you ask me, it would have been that … Read More
Our First Geocaching Family Adventure
Have you ever been geocaching? It’s a real-life treasure hunting game using GPS devices (or an app on your smart phone). Basically, you are given GPS coordinates to find a “cache” or box that has been hidden somewhere out in nature. It becomes a game to see if you can find it, and how many caches you can find. Today was … Read More
Grief Where You Least Expect It
Grief is a funny thing. It shows up in moments that you least expect. Rears it’s ugly head as a way to remind you that life isn’t what it used to be. Nowhere is safe. It’s always there, just under the surface. Waiting. On this day it happened during the mundane. I stopped to get the mail as we always … Read More
The Importance of Saying Yes
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of saying yes. It seems to be all around me. So I’m taking that as a sign from the universe that I need to pay attention. It all started a couple of weeks ago. A friend of mine was celebrating her 40th birthday. We used that as an opportunity for a fun girls … Read More
Save Money On Holiday Shopping – So Simple!
It’s officially November, and that means holiday shopping is just around the corner! Not sure I’m ready for that yet. Regardless, here we are. I wanted to share something that will help put some money back in your pockets this year. Last December, I signed up for Ebates. A friend started talking about her experience with it. I’d heard of it. … Read More
My Orange Moon – Messages From Heaven
Have you ever seen an orange moon? Hang out at my house and I bet the frequency increases. That’s my reality. Here’s how it all started. The night before Cameron’s memorial, a few of us stood out by the pool. I had taken the dog out. My daughter wanted to “help”. My Mom joined, I think mostly to get out … Read More
Missed Connections – Motherhood Edition
Have you ever read through the “Missed Connections” section of Craigslist? It can actually be quite comical. People posting about their random interactions with strangers. Hoping that person will read their post, remember their casual encounter, and contact them to reconnect. I wonder how many of them ever really find the person they were searching for. Then I started thinking about what missed … Read More
Kindergarten Romance – Why We Take Young Love Seriously
Kindergarten seems a bit early for young love and budding romance. At my house, it’s popping up like crazy. My oldest daughter is 5. We are already planning the iron bars for her bedroom window, getting a shotgun that can be strategically placed near the front door, and investing in cell phone trackers. We don’t dare make these jokes in front of … Read More
How A Sore Throat Showed My Daughter She Can Get Through Anything
A great lesson to learn is that you can get through anything life throws at you. Seems simple. Yet, I’m not sure it’s something we just know. Fear gets in the way. It forces us to focus all of our effort on the stress and worry of what is to come, making it that much more scary! So you need a … Read More