I am going though some really tough stuff right now. REALLY TOUGH. And I don’t know what to do. One day I am sure I know. Then the next day I question every thought I had the day before. It’s very uncomfortable. It’s scary and frustrating and infuriating and devastating and exhausting. 90% of the […]
Lessons I've Learned
You’re A Half Boy (My Biggest Parenting Challenge)
This morning we were having a hard time getting things moving, so rather than freak out and have everyone rushing and starting off the day feeling stressed and frazzled, I told Number 6 and 7 I would drive them to school. That gave us an extra half hour. As I was driving, Number 7 asked […]
Approaching Dalai Lama Level
When I first started this blog I had no idea what a troll was. I was so clueless. And I’d get some pretty mean and nasty comments from people and I would come back with my fists up ready for battle. I have learned a lot in the last six years. I am so much […]
The White Envelope
I’m sharing this story with you (with permission) because although it is not my own, I think it is truly something for us to all aspire to. It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our […]
Parkinson’s Law
How many times have you had a whole day available to you with a big to-do list and an even bigger expectation of how much you are going to get done only to find yourself wondering where the f*ck the day went and zero things on your list completed? And how many times have you […]
A Reminder During The Holidays
This is a friendly reminder to you. And it’s a friendly reminder to me. Let me first say that I love the holidays. I LOVE THEM. I have been listening to Christmas music since November 1st. That’s how much I love this time of year. I also live in Connecticut and there’s nothing better than […]