THIRTY

THIRTY

August 31, 2016

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I turn the BIG 3-0 today. I'm actually looking forward to my thirties. My twenties were great. In my twenties, I found my tribe. My husband, my kids, a few good friends. I feel like my thirties can be about my goals now. In the past year or so, I've really started to dig deep and figure out who...

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CURRENTLY

CURRENTLY

August 22, 2016

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reading The Hypnotist's Love Story. I just finished it for book club and I'd have to say I'm a fan. My favorite recent book, though, was Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was so good but it left me feeling pretty bummed that the series is, yet again, over.  dreaming of painting our...

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FIRST DAY OF FIRST GRADE

FIRST DAY OF FIRST GRADE

August 15, 2016

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It's quiet, you guys. My biggest little is in school. My wild littlest little is napping. The house is actually clean and I'm pretending the laundry isn't piled up. I get an afternoon to MYSELF. I could read a book. Or, catch up on Orange is the New Black. Or, get caught up in all the crazy...

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BACK TO SCHOOL TRADITION!

BACK TO SCHOOL TRADITION!

August 14, 2016

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Summer vacation is over... I honestly don't know whether I want to laugh or cry. I think structure and schedules work really well for us here but both me and my girl are feeling the stress and unsettledness that comes with a new chapter. She's also struggling with the idea that with school...

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That Little Thing Called Anxiety

That Little Thing Called Anxiety

August 8, 2016

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I have anxiety. Ugly, stressful, tears-me-down anxiety.  I don't talk about it much. I thought ignoring it was the best way. I acted like things were normal despite how I felt inside. I remember going out to the movies with a group of mom-friends. I was paranoid about being out at night....

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SWIM LESSONS...AGAIN

SWIM LESSONS...AGAIN

August 1, 2016

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We started a new week of swim lessons this week. Free of tears, you guys. FREE. OF. TEARS. Our girl is still struggling with confidence in the water. I know she can do it. Her coach can see that she can do it. SHE just has to figure out that she can do it. But, she is taking on this set of...

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