2013 I think it’s a good idea to process each year as it comes to a close. There is something therapeutic about it, as though I’m finally purging and moving on from a relationship that was meant to end, although I remember the good times as I digest it all. I found myself doing the shallow tally first, focusing on the wins and losses of the things that don’t matter … [Read more...]
I did it. Barely. (Actually, kinda sorta.) OK, I'm going to claim partial victory here since it mostly was a win but I could have done better. Does this sound like a conversation that you have ever had with yourself? {So often when I try to do something, unless I do it perfectly I don't consider it much of a win.} Are you ever like that? I'm never satisfied, I'm constantly trying to … [Read more...]
If you are friends with me on Facebook, you've already seen this video. If not, here you go. :) We were setting up the Nativity a few weeks ago and I realized that my kids really didn't have any clue what it was even though I thought I had explained it. It was hilarious. … [Read more...]
Sometimes I don't take the time to stop and appreciate the little things in life. I might watch something but not have the poetic depth to really appreciate the perfection in the simple. Usually when I watch my kids playing, it's from a mom's perspective, where I'm watching and worrying about my two reckless kids doing something that would require another ER visit. To see these pictures … [Read more...]
