This past week we spent some time at Nana and Goomba's cottage- the crew was off for winter break! While there was plenty of time on the screen and in the snow, we also did a few things inside that I think you family would enjoy too. Especially during the winter months when we … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts on Love
It’s so cliché to be talking about love on Valentine’s Day. But here’s the deal: every morning I take the kids to school, I remind my mini-van-crew to try to be better than yesterday. This has been going on since August and just this past week Lily spoke up and asked, “what does … [Read more...]
Happiness is an Inside Job
I’m writing this as I’ve been with my children ONE week out of the entire TWO-week Christmas vacation/break, and I can’t help but think about how my problems today are SO gold-plated as compared to my problems one year ago. I’m tired and about to lose-a-fuse over my children … [Read more...]
What Does Self-Care Look Like For You?
Self-care looks a little different for everyone. And what's funny is that my definition of self-care has changed from what I thought it HAD to be, as a Mom, to something completely different. I looked back at my only post regarding self-care as a mom [2015, folks] and I kiddingly … [Read more...]
When There’s No Escape Route
Somedays I wish I had an escape route.Reality kicks in and I remind myself, "but you don’t do that anymore."Somedays I wish I could just turn off these thoughts and feelings.Reality kicks in and I remind myself, "but you don’t do that anymore."So, what do … [Read more...]
