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The Last First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 by dance0015

Back when Madilyn was born I wrote a blog “I Never Have to Do This Again” about my last childbirth but also my last “firsts” with our final baby. Who knew Kindergarten would sneak up even faster with this one? I remember Jake’s first day of kindergarten. I was surprisingly good. I was so ready…

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I Don’t Give Him Enough Credit

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by dance0015

What I’m Learning About My Oldest Child Last night, Jake (almost 11) asked if in the morning he could make us all breakfast. Of course, I said yes. So he got up, made bacon and pancakes, and thanked me for helping with dishes. This was a stark contrast in personality from last night when he…

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75 hard…on Day 76

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by dance0015

“Discipline=Freedom” Only a select few even knew I was doing it. 75 days of 2 workouts (one outside), a gallon of water, 10 pages a day, no alcohol, a selfie a day, and (for me) a macro counting diet with no cheating. Not. one. cookie for 75 days (even in peak Girl Scout selling season)….

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To the Girl in Her 20’s…

Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 by dance0015

I’ve honestly been hesitant to write this type of post because I feel like it’s so overdone and cliche. However, I have seen soooooo many former students and players on social media share memes, quotes, and introspective statuses about not being where they want to be and they are in their TWENTIES. I’ve been there…

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Protect Your Spirit

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by dance0015

Years ago, there was one day where I lost it at work. So much was happening I didn’t agree with (if you’ve ever been an educator, you can relate) and I went to my coworker’s and friend’s office. Since I went to this high school as a teenager, this coworker has also become a second…

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Thank You, 2020 (I think)

Posted on March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 by dance0015

A year ago, we had returned from Disney with family only for schools to shut down a few days later. We intentionally gathered some close friends and their kids at the local park and had our last get-together before we wouldn’t see each other for at least two weeks. Little did we know that two weeks…

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I’m Sorry I Thought it Was Easy

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by dance0015

Losing weight in your late 30’s is no joke. Losing weight has become the bane of my existence. Growing up I was skinny and petite.  While I’m sure a lot of it was high metabolism, I also spent the majority of my free time dancing, playing outside, walking, or riding my bike.  Even through the…

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What we must remember 19 years later.

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by dance0015

Like many, I still remember 9.11.01.  Every feeling, every moment. Probably better than the births of my children or my wedding day.  The uncertainty, the fear, the void, the sadness, the anger we all felt brought us together.  I was raised by a patriotic family.  I knew the sacrifices of my grandfather, cousin, and stepfather…

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My Hope For the New Normal

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by dance0015

The new normal for most of us consists of a lot of stress and unknowns.  We are lonely without our usual interaction, stressed about having our children ALL. DAY. EVERY. DAY. and many of us are trying to provide them with some learning.  Trips to the grocery store are even more stressful. We are concerned…

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The Hardest Part of My Anxiety…

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by dance0015

  Looking back I’ve probably had anxiety most of my life. I was very shy until high school and even then, pretty reserved.  I’ve never felt comfortable in social situations and have always second-guessed my words and decisions. This has made for some emotional times.  Roller coaster periods of depression and anxiety, and my behavior through…

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