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My husband shakes his head at me...often....for many reasons... but one that he realizes most about me is, I get a LOT of information from people I talk to....even strangers... Now, this is a guy in sales, so he can talk the leg off a duck. He's not shy. But he...
Moments of Failure
Life is a journey indeed... And we have the power to choose our journey... But what I have found...is...it's called a "journey" for a reason... I think if most of us had our way, we would choose the straight path. The one from "decision to accomplishment"....wouldn't...
No idea where this is going
Something is inside me wanting to get out, but not sure what it is just yet. Figured I would sit back and write and see what pops out of my head.... I'm involved with a ton of people. Everyone has different personalities, different triggers and different issues. So...
For SAHM’s with littles at home
I want to take this time for you stay at home mommies with littles at home... I read your FB posts and sometimes it really pulls at my heart strings because with my kids now 15 and 17 and just watching old home movies last night, I'm feeling a little sentimental, and...
Do unto Others
I have had a heavy heart this week...but to be honest, it's probably been going on for a while. Like, my whole life... I see a lot of things going on in the world, both local and worldwide that just makes me sad. I don't think anyone can doubt that this worlds gone...
Uncontrolled Laughter
Oh my goodness..... I just laughed so hard that my whole lower abdominal area is sore!!! Have you ever done that? There are too few times that I laugh that hard and can't control myself. Unfortunately, it usually happens at church. I'm not proud of this fact; and...
New Year New You? What about last year?
Here we are...another year and another crack at making things better than they were before. This years mantra that I have heard more than most, "New year, new YOU!" But what was wrong with the old you? The holidays went fast, but ever year in the last 3 years I...
Today’s the day…
Yep..it happened. Same thing that happens every year. Today is the day... I lower my expectations.... Traffic is ridiculous, crowds are suffocating, lists are dwindling and unfinished...and don't get me started on how my house is NO WHERE NEAR ready for guests,...
Compartmentalizing my Stress
Whoa this past week has been a doozie. I have been hit from every angle with some sort of stress. Some bigger areas than others, but still, with each moment, I felt like a victim on the other side of Muhammed Ali, punched over and over again. I realized just this...
Coming back from the Devastation of Expectation
Another one bites the dust... Another expectation dashed in the face of hope... In all honesty, I have rarely had good results from my expectations. My goal has always been expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised ... When I go to events, I rarely get excited...
Relationships in perspective
Ohhhhh relationships are hard.... Life is such a journey sometimes it's hard to get perspective. Every relationship has it's proper balance whether it's Parent, Child, Sibling, Friend, Spouse... they all have a recipe that is built for success.. or death.... Have you...
TODAY!
Every so often, I am reminded that THIS MOMENT is all we have. We are blessed to get to choose our paths and I admit that lately..I have wasted a lot due to indecision. It's hard watching your kids get older. It's hard seeing they have a different desire than you....
I’m sorry, WHAT?
There are times I look back on my life and remember my childhood. Sometimes, now that I'm raising kids, I reflect back more often. There are moments that throw me back more than others... As part of many mom groups (whether Facebook or school related), I hear many...
Thirty one days of writing.. Day one
I'm embarking on a journey... Something to spark my creative mind, forced at the hand of someone other than me. I joined a writing group so to speak... It's an online challenge. Read it or not, this isn't for you, it's for me.... I need this. I feel... "flat"...
To parents of babies and littles…
As a mom, I'm part of mom pages on FB. Moms will post about everything from triumphs, to frustrations, to PSA's to recommendations. But sometimes they ask these groups for advice and I find myself scratching my head.... Not that they are asking for advice...but that...
Weird moments….
I'm sitting across from my daughter...a senior in high school. Both of us are on our laptops, typing away...her for her future...and me in reflection.... We are listening to George Winston, the perfect backdrop for concentrated writing. Piano at its finest. My...
Do you feel THAT?
Omg... Sometimes we just need to be reminded.... Today was SOOOO stressful.... Water heater tanked Friday and it took 3 days for someone to come out and tell us it needs replaced... (Uhhh DUHHHHH).. The sound of it vibrating my...
Pushing through the manipulation
It starts at an early age... manipulation ... It would seem we are born with the ability and learn to master it more and more over the course of our lives! As a parent of two teenagers, I have watched the progression grow from the earliest of ages when my toddler...