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
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
No matter the habit, it is very hard to stop. A routine is a routine and your body and mind most likely do it without you even realizing. Think about some activities that you do every day. You most likely don’t think about – that coffee you grab in the morning. Do you want it… Read More
And I am a bit of a control freak. Recently, we had a weekend full of plans: dinner with friends, a night out in the city, staying at a hotel, and a seeing a show. Until Saturday when my husband was hit with the flu. It took me all morning Saturday to succumb to the… Read More
Wikipedia defines “agape” as the following, “Agape (Ancient Greek ἀγάπη, agápē) is a Greco–Christian term referring to love, the highest form of love, charity. The word is not to be confused with philia, brotherly love, as it embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance. It is translated literally as affection, as in “greet with affection”. Other ancient authors have… Read More
While browsing the internet, I found this great quote and wanted to share. This was found on a calendar by Bishop John Vincent. John Vincent was an American bishop and author who died in 1920, however his message below is timeless. Calendar Wisdom A RESOLVE for Every Morning of the New Year I will this… Read More