Today marks 15 years since my maternal grandpa passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. Â It was my first experience in dealing with the loss of a closed loved one. Â Unfortunately I lost my paternal grandma a …
Since becoming a mom back in October of 2009, I’ve struggled to find a balance between protecting my children and giving them freedom to learn, explore and grow. Â I don’t want to hover over them constantly. Â I also …
A couple of weeks ago, a mom’s group I belong to asked members what their favorite thing is in their house that wasn’t a person or pet. Â I thought about it and thought about it. Â I’m not in …
Almost four years ago, I shared with you a few embarrassing moments from my life. Â I did not share, however, one of the very most embarrassing moments of my life that happened way back in fourth grade and …
When I was in high school, I made the fair circuit every summer for marching band competitions. I seldom saw much of the county fairs we went to or the state fair in August, but I was there. It was …
My daughter recently had her first ballet recital. Â Though she was on stage for no more than about five minutes, it was one of those moments as a parent that I live for.
My daughter had a couple months’ …
I have a new mantra. Â I’m not sure that I had an old one, but I have one right now.
“I’m doing the best I can.”
I try to remind myself of this when I’m beating myself up. Â …
Years ago, my husband and I went on our first “date” to see a movie called “Lightning Jack.” I say “date,” because I was only 14, so my parents drove me around to McDonald’s to eat ahead of time and …
I’ve got a photo Friday post for you! In honor of my little dude turning 6 months old on July 30, my husband and I grabbed the camera and headed to the backyard yesterday to take some photos. Here are …