The other day someone said to me “Well, you’ve been having a great year!” I was taken aback. Has this been a great year? I’ve had some incredible experiences, undoubtedly. I’ve nailed some big goals. But I’ve had some horrible situations too. I’ve bawled my eyes out more than my share this year for sure. …
Why I Started My Blog
It will be three years in August since I started this blog and started writing personally. Professionally, I’ve been writing for years and years… I’ve written grants, press releases, case studies, and all sorts of fun things. By fun, I mean BORING. So for most of my life I’ve equated writing with work. And with…
Our Family Motto
I have a very ugly habit of taking negative events or experiences and directing them back at me. Not to gloat, but I’m actually rather good at it. I can take any event and make it my fault through some mind manipulation and powerful convincing. Even when I’m experiencing something that I know will make…
The Mommy Intuition Myth
There was a moment following the birth of my first child when I came to a powerfully heartbreaking realization… the light switch on how to be a mom would never flip. Worse yet, there IS NO light switch. The assumption I carried my whole life that birthing a baby would predicate a universal understanding on…
I Can’t Quit Facebook
As some of you will recall, in December I vowed to take a 30 day Facebook break and give an update after the time was up on how my “Facebook cleanse” went. I learned a few things during this 30 day period. First, I learned that I really don’t like Facebook. It stresses me out!…
The Post-Holiday Detox
The holidays have come and gone. Can I get an amen? Ha! But seriously, the holiday season is exhausting. Between the sweets, presents, family overload, and routine apocalypse, by the time it’s finally over I’m ready to jump off the sanity ledge. It’s all just… too… much. It’s a love-hate relationship really. I adore my…
The Ultimate Facebook Challenge - 30 Days of NO Facebook
Could you disconnect from Facebook for 30 days? 60? 90? When you close your eyes and think about life without Facebook, what feelings immediately arise? Worry, fear of missing out… or elation? Last night, after an especially joyful day (follow me on Instagram to hear about my exciting news), I snuggled into bed, pushed my…
Prayers, Meditation, and Staying Happy When Things Get Ugly
You wouldn’t know it on social media. The cute baby pics remain on Facebook, my Instagram continues to offer tips on healthy living and thriving. My Twitter remains a hub for stupid, random jokes that hardly make sense half of the time. But for some aspects of my life now, the you-know-what has hit the fan….
Mommy Rage is Real, and It’s No Joke
What is this strange sensation coming over me? My son just spilled his hot cocoa after I had warned him several times to be extremely careful. This was a good 20 minutes after both my kids spilled their berry smoothies all over our carpet. Yes — gasp — the carpet. Enter mom rage. The sensation…
Why I Sent My Kid to School With No Pants
So I sent my son to school with no pants today. Yesterday I sent him to school with no lunch. You’re probably calling CPS right now… hear me out for just a minute. First, I need to vent. I’m having the hardest time of my life right now. Parenting is just hands down the most…