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…
Category: Blessed
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…
“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)….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…