Have you ever caught yourself tearing up as you read your child a bedtime story? If not, try reading “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch aloud. You know the book — the one that admittedly gets a tad creepy two-thirds of the way in when the elderly mom drives across town with a ladder to … Continue Reading →
I have stressed and stressed (and then stressed some more) about whether or not to give my kids the flu vaccine. Historically, I never got a flu shot, even when I was teaching junior high. Maybe I never thought getting the flu shot was an urgent matter since I never had one when I was … Continue Reading →
Happy 2013! I love the holiday season, but I also love the chance to take a break from the whirlwind of activity and take time to reflect where I have been and where I am going. This year presents a new set of challenges. I am starting a very part-time job teaching social media strategy … Continue Reading →
I truly believed that not making the Sandy Hook horror the focus of all conversation in our home was the right decision in order to shield my children from such horror. But I was wrong.
In less than a week, the holiday madness will begin. In my last post, I talked about how I was reclaiming my joy for Christmas. I’m trying really hard to stay present, but it’s a challenge. After much pondering, I have concluded that most of my holiday stress is derived from overbooking ourselves with holiday … Continue Reading →
My kids love decorating for the seasons. There are color appropriate bins in our basement for each celebration: black and orange for Halloween, pink for Valentines, and green and red for Christmas. Everything is wrapped up tight, ready to move in a moment’s notice. Each year the stash keeps growing and growing. I get distracted by … Continue Reading →
As a child, I remember Christmas being such an enchanting time of year that something as ordinary as snow seemed to sparkle. I fondly remember seeing Santa at our family Christmas party before he went to deliver the toys to the entire world. On Christmas morning, the presents just magically appeared under the gloriously lit … Continue Reading →
My parents were here for Thanksgiving. We always watch the Macy’s Day Parade while getting our meal planning started. Although my parents now live in Virginia, they are both originally from up north and still dream of spending Thanksgiving in a fancy New York hotel room, with a great view of the parade. My mom … Continue Reading →
Thursday is Thanksgiving and I have to say I am thankful I am not hosting it. It’s not because I don’t love hosting a family gathering. I revel in having everyone gather at my house for an event. For me, the anxiety is centered on making the turkey. I have almost completely resolved my issues with … Continue Reading →
The vote is in. I am feeling relieved because it has taken a lot of strength not to get sucked into the fanatical Facebook rants that have taken over my feed. I am grateful for that patience. I’m grateful for it because I have not always had to deal with politics or much of anything. … Continue Reading →