The other day I had a friend who manages social media ask me if I had a quick story of a parenting fail that I wanted to share on her work account. Coincidently, the previous night I had had a fail... My mom often tells me that my family is a bit chaotic. I mean, perhaps sometimes I get her point but I actually like stability and predictability. I also happened to marry someone that is the … [Read more...]
Day 30: I am thankful for the here and now. I can't believe it's been 29 days since Day 1 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving. I wish I could say something profound that completely summarizes this last month- buuuuuut something that complete and final wouldn't really be what most of you see in me here. I'm such an ongoing mess of a story. I don't think a blog post will ever be closed with a … [Read more...]
Days 27: I am thankful for anticipation. I loved planning for Thanksgiving. I had my list, my thoughts and the ideas of what Thanksgiving would be be. I've outgrown the Christmas anticipation for myself but still have it for Thanksgiving. Maybe it's because I love food and love to serve people that which I love. I'm not sure exactly but the anticipation for this meal is something I look forward … [Read more...]
Day 24: I'm thankful for my Christmas Tree. I know… let's stop judging me for a minute on the fact that my tree up BEFORE THANKSGIVING and focus on the fact that it is beautiful. and up earlier than I've ever gotten it. I feel so amazing and ahead of schedule and a bit deja vu… but perhaps this was just because I said something similar on Instagram. HOWEVER, I did it for my brother. … [Read more...]
