I was rushing from meeting to meeting and caught a glimpse of a friend. She clearly saw me before I saw her. We said nothing, but my eyes must have said it all. When I got back to my desk, the following email titled Just because was waiting for me. Within the email was an… Read More
Recently a friend of mine hosted 16 girls, for a sweet 16 sleepover party. The girls played a game that took almost all night. They went around the room and, girl by girl, each said what they liked about each other. My friend retold how positive the night was and how happy each girl seemed.… Read More
I try to surprise the girls from time to time and put a special Hershey Kiss or a note of encouragement or just a little compliment in their lunch box along with a fun napkin. Recently the napkins have unicorns, rainbows and ice cream on them, they make me smile big but I digress… The… Read More
This past Saturday, while my kids went away with my mom, I indulged in my ideal perfect pamper day. I headed over to my best friend’s house who is an amazing cook and she made a gourmet breakfast while we caught up on life. When I left her, I bought gifts for each family member,… Read More
So I believe things happen for a reason. I believe in strange circumstance. I woke up recently on a Sunday morning with a strong conviction to visit a new church close to me. As I got my seat, front and center, the sweet lady behind me tapped me and introduced herself. She asked if I… Read More
Loud and clear she yells from the backseat, “I am perfect!” At that moment, I realize we are not talking about the same thing. Deanna is angry because her sister, Delaney, forgot to thank her for something and when I say, “You are not perfect either.”, she is very quick to correct me. She is… Read More
I recently accepted a new job, same company just different department. It is nice because I am learning something new but am familiar with all the people and the way the world works, making the transition easier. At my company, we use the term “drinking from a fire hose” when you are learning something new.… Read More
Recently Auntie KK came for a visit and after about a day of conversation with the girls, learning what they are into now, who their friends are, and what drives them, she stated the following,”The next time I come to visit I will teach you a phrase fair does not always mean equal.” I was… Read More
I thought I would share two separate experiences where silence was golden in rearing my children. A few weeks back as I was picking Delaney up from a playdate, she created a stir when it was time to leave. Not only did she not say goodbye to her sweet hostess but made a scene while… Read More
Fell upon this saying and loved it too much, I had to share…. People kill their happiness in life by their tongues. They explode or write a sharp letter, and the evil is done. The real victim is not the other person but oneself. How many times do we say something quickly, in the moment,… Read More