From The Heart
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19 To Life- Six Kids & Still Together
We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary recently, and it’s genuinely crazy to think we’ve been married that long. I remember watching Thirtysomething* as a kid, and marveling at how long being married as long as the characters were (12 years? 15 years?). They were so… grown-up, with houses, and kids, and jobs, and MARRIAGE. Lots of marriage. (*WHY was I watching this at age 13…?? Who needs that kind of stress & expectation while in junior high?!) So we’re right in those ranks now, too. Married for nearly 20 years. Nearly half of my entire life has been spent with this guy. We’ve been up, we’ve been down, we’ve been…
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Diamonds In The Rough
Happy New Year and all that jazz! I’m not a big fan of resolutions, mainly because as someone who fights a tendency towards perfectionism, I used to go overboard on them. I’d make resolutions, but along the lines of: Clean & organize every single corner of my house. Always. Work out every single day. Eat only healthy things. All the healthy things. Never the bad things. Be patient with my kids. And never, ever, yell. Ever, ever. You know the drill… good intentions, but resolutions so tightly wound & unrealistic that only a few hours after making them, I’d fail & give up entirely. Jan 1, 12:01am: “My 2017…
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Happy New DAY
So… 2016 officially finito, & Betty White is still alive & kicking it, so there’s that… If your 2016 was the dumpster fire that it seemed to be for most people -based on what I’ve seen via social media, anyway- then you’re no doubt glad to have awoken this morning to a fresh start: the crisp, bright new canvas that is 2017. Now granted, most of my “research” has been derived from reading people’s social media updates, but it seems to me that the general consensus was that 2016 was dismal and couldn’t end quick enough. Between political concerns, the loss of loved ones, key celebrity deaths, and general health/finance…
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To The Parent Volunteers: A Sincere Thank You
As a mother of six children, maintaining my weekly schedule can be daunting at times. In addition to the usual meals, homework, and household routine, a good part of my time is also spent shepherding my kids to and from their various activities. As busy as my week can be, however, I’m genuinely thankful that my kids have the opportunity to participate in events and programs that enrich their lives. And I’d like to thank each and every adult volunteer that makes this possible. As a busy parent, I am aware of what a precious commodity time is. Therefore, I am even more grateful that there are parents that sacrifice…
