I mowed my own grass this weekend. Now that doesn’t sound like much of an accomplishment, and on the surface it isn’t. But for me it was a big deal. I got to do a lot of thinking while I just walked and mowed. It marks not only a new season of growing for the [...]
The pressure is on. I am overwhelmed. There is honestly more to do and accomplish in all areas of my life right now then I am capable of achieving. I feel…uncomfortably numb. I need to find a place to live for me and my girls…and one cat. Yes – that means I need to find [...]
Hook: My 2 year old sees opportunity…she goes over and grabs my 8 year old’s favorite stuffed animal. Line: My 8 year old starts whining dramatically and grabs it back. Stinker: My 2 year old starts screaming and possibly even hits big sister. All out battle commences. Heavy sigh. Sibling rivalry is not my forte. [...]
Love never gives up. Santa Claus is real. Which of the above statements are true? Either? Both? What is a kid supposed to think? What am I supposed to think? What do I tell my kids? One day they will soon know that I have been lying to them about Santa. They have seen love [...]
When you go through a divorce with children the cliche phrase “It feels like my heart is being ripped out”, becomes more than just a dramatic statement. It is about the only way to accurately describe the manifestation of the pain you emotionally feel…but for me – I physically felt it. My heart physically hurt…my [...]
I can hardly believe it has been 2 years since the man that I thought was my soul mate walked out. He said it had nothing to do with the woman he had been caught in an affair with. I wonder if that was supposed to make me feel better or worse? But he stuck [...]
I had always dreamed of a huge family gathering at Thanksgiving. And I was sure that at my age I would be the host and everyone would be flocking to my house that would be so warm and inviting and all Martha Stewarty. I came from two families that had awesome family gatherings. My mom’s [...]
