The PRESCHOOL pressure is REAL. Making sure your kids are on top of the game when it comes to education. Getting them into the best schools from an early age. The waiting lists. Early mornings spent standing in a line, hopeful for a coveted spot. Supporting your friends who are doing the same thing and […]
I remember reading this short post on gratitude by Rick Warren about a year ago. He encourages being thankful in every circumstance. RADICAL gratitude. Whoa, right?!?! He bases it on a verse… “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV If you’re anything like […]
I’m turning the big 4-0 this month…AND I HAVE TODDLERS. I am constantly reminded of me being an older-ish mom every. single. day. It started BEFORE my babies were even born. At 32, I started fertility treatments because nothing had worked naturally, and we needed to see if my aging eggs were the culprit. At 35, we […]
I’ve come to learn that there is a big difference in life lessons. In my little world, I kinda group them into two categories :: The first category, we’ve all had ’em – you know, those HUGE, life lesson-type struggles. You come out on the other side CHANGED because you’ve learned so much. They usually end up teaching you SO much […]
Infertility is ROUGH, people. This is not a post to make light of it, believe. you. me. No way. No how. I stand with you as one who has suffered greatly in the midst of YEARS of infertility. And for those of you currently on this god-awful road, please read this letter that I wrote just […]
Let’s face it. Just thinking about the process of selling your home can be overwhelming. While there IS an element of excitement when you look at the bigger picture, putting your home on the market requires A LOT out of you these days. And that’s often NOT so exciting. We recently listed our home and […]
Bathing suits are hanging in every store I’ve seen. Every single magazine is shouting to me from the front cover that it’s time. There is no denying it. Swim suit season is just around the corner. Our choice as moms? To hide and take cover for the entire season or to don a suit and […]
Last week on an early morning run, I came to an abrupt stop and found myself standing in front of a particular house with uncontrollable tears rolling down my cheeks. I pass this house pretty often without stopping, but something that day drew me to it. Maybe it was the fact that I was alone […]
“Life is an adventure, and there is no script. I see something in ordinary moments. I believe that perfection comes not when you are dressed perfectly and wearing lipstick – but in little moments and interactions that make up our days and build and sustain our relationships. Let me show you the beauty in your unscripted moments…” – […]
Exercise. Let’s face it, we use the “mom” excuses all the time. “I have kids.” “I’m too busy.” “I’m too tired.” “I don’t have the money for a gym membership.” “I’ll be able to exercise when my kids are older.” “My kids need me.” “I have to get my kids to practice.” “I don’t have […]
