“Are you proud of me?” B looked up at me with those big expecting eyes. His little three-year-old garbled speech made the question sound even more precious but it was clear. Lately he asks this question several times a day and he smiles so big […]
Working mamas don’t you have more days than you can count where you just don’t know where the time goes? I remember one day early in my parenting journey sitting on B’s nursery floor in a heap of laundry and mess. I cried wondering how […]
Usually I post on Tuesdays but like everything else in the South, my blog post was delayed due to snow. Yes, we only got one inch where we live but we were out of school for several days due to ice. In the South we […]
I started on my walk and began to pray. My walks usually are filled with unorganized prayer as I list things I need God to help me with. But today was different. I decided to walk and to intentionally quiet the constant chatter that fills […]
Twice a year, both fall and spring semesters, I teach a class on goal setting. We then revisit my students’ goals throughout the semester to see how they are progressing. Obviously, I am a big believer in not only setting goals but writing them down. […]
I love New Year’s! But then again, if you have been reading this blog for some time, you realize I pretty much love any cause for a celebration or a holiday. Each holiday has their own special feel to them and for me, New Year’s […]
“This made me think of you and B in the kitchen together!” I read my friend’s comment to me on the post she shared to my Facebook page. It was a Scary Mommy blog post about letting your children bake. Baking is one of the […]
Ever notice we have catch phrases about the holidays? One you will never hear me using is the phrase about trying to survive the holidays. I don’t really buy into the idea of stress during Christmas. Sure, I know it exists but because I love […]
I have a confession to make. I use to be that person that would judge parents for being late to work. I was heartless. Pre-parent me did not understand nor excuse their behavior for being late. I would think, yes, they have responsibilities as a […]
The holidays are here and the feasting will begin! The excitement can be dampened when you are managing your child’s food allergy at celebrations but it doesn’t have to be! Before my tips, let me share a little of our story… “Take a deep breath […]
