A Mom’s Unexpected Love
After learning about my son’s anaphylactic shock, I talk about the positives that came from knowing he has a true village behind him.
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4 Ways to Successfully Tackle Spring Cleaning
There is almost nothing more satisfying than opening the window after a long winter and hearing the sound of birds chirping and smelling that fresh spring air after a brief rain shower. I close my eyes and take a deep breath in, enjoying that crisp scent, but as soon as I open my eyes, reality […]
How to Successfully Manage Family Calendars
Although every season has its craziness, I’m pretty sure our busiest time of year is spring because our daughter is on not one, not two, but three different softball teams. This is a first for us this year because she typically plays rec and travel ball. Now she’s in junior high and will play for the school, too. How do we manage all of her practices and games, while still getting her to dance and piano, and her brother to martial arts and wrestling, while still keeping everyone alive? Read on to learn how keeping a family calendar keeps us all on track.
Why I Leave Texts Unread
Well, it finally happened after 12 years of motherhood. I missed an important event for one of my children. I can honestly say this has never happened before, and the feeling is terrible. This blog will talk about how to prevent this from happening and why it’s ok to put people’s messages on hold and […]
How to Stop Yelling
My husband is amazing at a million things, but it never fails when the kids or I open the dryer when we’re doing our laundry that his is sitting in there as a wrinkled mess because he forgets to complete it almost every time. Seeing as how laundry is one of my least favorite chores, […]
Cheers to 15 Years
The 15th anniversary gift is crystal, a delicate glass that goes through intricate steps to become a beautiful piece. When dropped, it shatters. When put together, it rings a glorious tone. We don’t do the traditional celebrations, but I can remember the clinking of our crystal champagne flutes like it was yesterday. Ringing in the […]
