Life Changes Life changes all the time. I'm not sure when it happened, but I've been finding these changes really hard to deal with lately. I guess I'm not the carefree girl I used to be. Who am I kidding? I don't think I've ever been that girl. Sure, before kids, it was easier to go with the flow. There weren't as many moving pieces or giant responsibilities. Now that … [Read more...]
Single Mom…for a Whole Week
Single Mom I just survived a whole week as a single mom. I know. I know. A week doesn't seem like a lot. Especially considering my boys are older now. But, it was still a challenge for me. Between school activities, their extracurricular activities, and my work, it was a long, tiring week. Big Deal. In the grand scheme of things, a week is a very short amount of … [Read more...]
Trauma: Healing and Moving Forward
Trauma There are so many different situations that cause trauma. It can be something physical, it can be something emotional, or it can be a combination of both. No matter what kind, trauma should not be compared. As I've been healing, both physically and emotionally, from my car accident, I haven't been sticking to my own advice. I think about how much worse it could have … [Read more...]
Annual Birthday Quiz: Happy Birthday Andy!
Annual Birthday Quiz It's time for another addition of the Annual Birthday Quiz! It's my husband's birthday today, and we started the tradition of asking the kids some fun/silly questions about him three years ago. Their answers are actually getting more accurate and less funny. Well, the age question is still really funny. At least, I think so. Hee … [Read more...]
Snow Day! Snow Day! Snow Day!
Snow Day As a kid, I totally remember waking up, and my parents telling me I could go back to sleep because we had a snow day. There was no way I'd go back to sleep because I'd be too excited. A snow day! No school! All day to play in the snow! Well, this morning, I got to bring the excitement to my three kiddos. Only Mr. B really got it. The twins thought we were playing … [Read more...]
