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
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
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
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