You guys, this life is hard! Childhood especially. It didn’t used to be as bad as it is “nowadays.” (My middle age is showing again). I remember wanting to fit in during those awkward… { read more }
It’s Homecoming week. That means for over a month now, my kids have been begging to go to the big game Friday. Oh, and they’ve needed me to figure out a Mardi Gras costume,… { read more }
Parenting is trying to kill me lately. So many challenges! Sprinkle some grief (theirs AND mine) on top and we have the perfect storm going on here. Extra grace required has never been more… { read more }
I’m sure you’ve heard about the five stages of grief. It actually has a fancier name. It’s called the Kübler-Ross model, developed by a Swiss psychologist back in the 60’s. She identified five (as… { read more }
A year ago today I announced my website was coming soon. It wasn’t up and running yet, but I was confident enough to proclaim it was on the way. That. Is. NUTS! You know… { read more }
There are moments when I am desperate to feel my husband with me. I just need to know he’s with me. “Give me a sign!” I think. This deep longing is human nature I… { read more }
I had so much fun at my Facebook LIVE event last night! It really takes it to a new level being able to interact with you all in real-time. Thanks for showing up! I… { read more }
I had big plans for summer. I was going to write a LOT, work on expanding and implementing my goals for this website, organize my entire home, do Pinterest crafts with the kids, take… { read more }
My kids claim (read: WHINE) they never get to do anything fun. This isn’t true, yet they sure know how to make me feel guilty. Kids are so great at manipulation, aren’t they? I… { read more }
Yesterday we were honored to attend the wedding of one of B’s best friends from high school. (I’m not old, you are!). I was so excited to witness one of my favorite of B’s… { read more }