I like to document life. That’s probably pretty obvious. I am a blogger, writer, and novice photographer. There are envelopes and boxes all over my house filled with notes, pictures, scraps of ticket stubs, and concert programs. I even still have a handful of journals filled with poetry my best friend and I wrote in … Continue Reading →
Turning 10 and 16 were the only two birthdays that resulted in hosting a party at my house when I was growing up. I’ve never felt slighted, and yet, for some reason, I’ve made my children’s birthdays much grander year after year. It started quite by accident, actually. We decided to let my first born … Continue Reading →
When I was teacher, I would countdown to vacations. I reveled in the fact that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I had a chance to regroup so that I could return somewhat refreshed. I never once felt guilty about those breaks, either. I managed more than 150 kids, I was … Continue Reading →
I truly enjoy the four seasons, especially when the weather is true to the season. Although we’ve had some oddly warm days this winter, we’ve also had enough snow to truly call this a Michigan winter. I want to be able to go outside and play in the snow with my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely … 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 →
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 →
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 →
I have a confession to make. I don’t love Halloween. When I say that I don’t love it, I really mean that I tolerate it. I hate to sound so Grinch-y about it since I love every other holiday (sometimes it is torture not to start listening to Christmas music until the respectable date of … Continue Reading →
My youngest daughter loves to learn. She absorbs information as fast as I can pour it out. We were fortunate enough to find a kindergarten program that really appealed to her personality, making the start of our educational journey positive. The classroom was small and the teacher took the time to address each child’s learning … Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about turning a corner with my daughter in first grade and my son in nursery school. A friend asked me how I could feel amazing. Didn’t I have the fear of not being needed anymore? I was taken aback by her question because I never even considered that a possibility. A … Continue Reading →