It is official: the blog has been live for three years! It warms my heart when someone reaches out and thanks me for a specific post or just says how much they enjoy the blog. I am not going to lie, I love writing the blog but even those rare times I have thought about… Read More
Recently Delaney has been having some anxiety. We have had a few firsts this summer. To name a few: She attended two new camps, started ice skating, and got braces. Each of these has come with tons of anxiety. The first new camp was the worst. She had stomach pains the night before, was a… Read More
If you know me personally, you know I am a positive person. If I am raw and honest with you, I have lost a piece of my joy lately. Life has been a bit too much: the pressures of being a mom, doing right by the kids and my husband, and continuing to learn my… Read More
I was recently watching a woman preacher on TV. She was talking about living with the right intentions each day and letting things roll off your back. She suggested that each morning, before leaving the house, stop and visualize the things that might not go your way, but yet remain calm and do not get… Read More
We recently took a vacation to a spot along the Chesapeake. We had no real expectations or plans for the week. On this vacation, I was determined to let the day take us where it would. If you know me, you know I don’t say that easily, I don’t let anything typically take me as… Read More
They say it does not matter if you are expecting the passing of a loved one or are left surprised by it. I thought it would be easier. Watching my aunt in hospice for well over six days, it seemed like when the end came a sense of relief would come over the family. Each… Read More
We recently subscribed to a meal plan website. You pay a fee and the site provides a full week of meals, including lunches and snacks. One of the benefits of the service is they provide the full grocery list either for each meal or for the whole week plan. You also get access to the… Read More
We have friends who just celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary and so we offered to take their son for a few days while they escaped to enjoy each other. This additional child brought my child count up to three. I was a little concerned how it would go with three as many say three… Read More
Ok, we are well into the summer months now and everyone should have a bucket list of must do’s during this time of year. Here are a few of mine, hoping my list will entice you to write yours: Pull a favorite book off the shelf and re-read a book. (I do this every summer,… Read More
“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson I am off enjoying family, sun and relaxation. I hope you find your happy place this week too!!