Since we had no school today I thought I was going to get a whole bunch of stuff done, but really all I did yesterday and today was drive kids to different play dates and swim practices. I got almost nothing done yesterday. Today was not looking much better, and at 9 a.m. I had […]
Lessons I've Learned
Controlling My Madness — Your Kids Are More Self Aware Than You May Realize
Number 6 is my mama’s boy. He’s cuddly and snuggly, he still gives me a kiss and a hug wherever I happen to be saying goodbye to him, even at school in front of his friends. He’s an emotional kid. So along with those good, cuddly emotions, come the opposite ones. When he gets upset, […]
I Love My Kids With The Intensity Of A Thousand Suns. But They Seriously F*cked Up My Body.
Have you been waiting and waiting and wondering when you would come across a blog post containing way too much information? WELL TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY. Because I’ve got one for you. (If the word vagina bothers you, you may want to stop reading right now). When you are a young female in your […]
Cultivating My Inner Calm
Yesterday I shared that I am no longer willing to be disorganized. It’s not just the wasting of time trying to find things that is driving me crazy. It’s even more that clutter and the messes are making me angry. It literally puts me in a bad mood. If you’ve been around here for the […]
A New Day, A New Month, A New Year, And A New Perspective
2017 has been, as all years are, full of ups and downs. On New Year’s Day, my family started off the year in a stable financial situation for the first time in about five years. At the end of January, I was able to go to Florida for a conference where I became a certified […]
Having Trouble Connecting With Your Kids? Try A Journal.
I am always looking for ways to be more present and connect with my kids and to facilitate any means of communication with them. It’s a constant challenge for me with five kids who are twelve and under at home, especially with sports schedules and homework and well, you know… life. About a year and […]
