All kids are at risk
Today my heart was broken. I learned from my daughter (18) that a classmate of hers passed away. It was not suicide, and I don't want to speculate. She's just ... gone. The second my daughter told me, I flashed back to the days of elementary school, where I...
Life in theory….
With all that is going on in the world, I can't tell you how many people are disappointed in life. Not just their life, but life in general. I get it, and I feel it. With political divide growing, a never ending pandemic, crazy weather in Texas that has never...
Are we creating a society of bullies?
I'm so disturbed... I was just on a page where an unsuspecting woman was asking advice of where to live on a budget in our area (Southern California, near the beach). True, her budget was WAY smaller than our area dictates, but the barrage of negativity from locals...
This is your story
You ever stop and think about how crappy this last year has been? I'm pretty sure if you have a pulse, you have. Every day feels like another day closer to "hopefully soon this will be behind us..." (And just in case you have been under a rock, of course I am talking...
I want to take a moment and talk about projection…
If you saw my video from the other day, I got ripped in to (in a private Mom's group) because I mentioned that once upon a time I pushed the mattress out of my kids room... And this did NOT set well with her, she didn't hold back in any way shape or form...I was in...
You know…there are days I wonder how I got where I am.
Life is a long road of twists and turns and ups and downs and sometimes ad nauseam... but we persevere. Growing up in my house there was a lot of chaos. I would like to say it was a peaceful upbringing, but that would be a lie...and I'm not a liar. I have four...
Okay, so today was kind of an exciting day…
The last few weeks have been one step forward, two steps back. I started walking regularly to work off "the Covid 19" then my back went out. I have spent the last week sitting mostly (okay so that feels like five steps back). Today I was able to get out and walk 3:16...
Every child shines in their own way…
I was in my kitchen tonight, glancing at the pictures of both my girls that I have pinned up from over the years.. As I start writing this, I feel like I could write a book on this subject alone, but will do my best to keep it local to my two girls... Children...
I just want you all to know how my brain works.
I don't need any pity...just take a ride with me...The other day I posted my anniversary...21 whole years married to the same guy....only it's actually 22....and it only took me a few days to realize it... I'm pretty sure my brain tried to wipe out 2020. I'm gonna...
Here is how I am choosing to appreciate 2021 …
Today was mostly a quiet day, my back is tweaked, I did some editing and I took a short walk and did the dishes while Chris decided to grab fixings for dinner since he has a new cooking toy... (a Teppan table that fits on the BBQ outside.) He asked if anyone will be...
Okay, so anyone who knows me knows that this Covid crap has thrown me sideways…
gaining the Covid 10, then 15, then 19 and more from there but I quit counting. This week I decided to get out and walk as much or little as possible but just freaking WALK!! It's amazing to me the emotional roller coaster these last 10 months have been...It was, for...
Binge Watching
I spent the whole day on my couch binge-watching the Queen's Gambit!! I haven’t spent a day like this in a LONG time and usually only when sick (which I am not) and forced to stay down ... Chess brings up memories of my dad, even though I have never played ... WOW -...
Today was full of fun surprises!!
I got some Sparkling Apple Cider with a note that said, "Ho Ho Holy Sh*t what a year" (still giggling), A tub of assorted cookies from the cutest little Disney dancer, Sugar cookies delivered by my favorite Casanal gals, And surprise Savory treats from a dear friend...
I’m going down the list of things my kids keep stealing from me ….
my Christmas list is complete! Anyone else? No ... just me??? Mmmkaayyyy
Give from what you have.
You know, I was watching someone speak online tonight that I found fascinating and full of wisdom. They were 51...my age... I remember seeing my parents at my age thinking they were so amazing and so smart - so OLD.... (and they were on some levels, lol), but now that...
Don’t underestimate the impact of your words on another.
So, I was in my office going through some stuff and pulled out a few old photo albums to share with Aspen (Avery was gone). It was fun going through old pictures. A while back, while purging my office to make room for Aspen's bed, I ran across a ton of old letters...
REALITY HAS LANDED
Well, it's here. At least in our part of the country, schools have started. First day pictures have flooded facebook pages and as a photographer I can honestly say, I see it in the faces of all the kids... THIS SUCKS!!! My daughter was a Class of 2020 "graduate". I...
Dear Class of 2021 (from a Class of 2020 mom)
It's here. The day you have waited for...The first of the lasts...the big ones one campus, so much to look forward to, it's senior year... THIS IS IT!!! ....but at the same time... it's NOT! What the hell happened? This isn't what you signed up for! This isn't what...