We started our family in 1996. Yes, almost 2 decades ago, which is unbelievable to me as I can remember taking that pregnancy test like it just happened 10 minutes ago. Back then, we had a few options for where to get parenting advice. They were pretty straight forward and included the following: Our Family […]
What It Means to Be Fearless
Well, we’re finally all moved over to the new blog! Did everybody make the move with me? We didn’t leave anybody behind, did we? I hope you like the new digs! So glad you’re here! Saturday, I’ll be running the 261 Fearless Virtual Race with Skirt Sports that commemorates the anniversary of Kathrine Switzer’s amazing finish […]
On Resilience And Making a Fence with A Hole In It
Resilience is one of my all time favorite words. And as a writer, I LOVE the words. This one, in particular, communicates strength of character and true grit to me. Yes, the John Wayne kind of true grit. Here’s the definition of the word:Resilience: to be able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, […]
What I Wish You Knew About Dyslexia – One mom’s journey
Our identical twin boys, now 15, were diagnosed with Dyslexia in the first grade. Man, I love these kids! We were very lucky that they were diagnosed so young and we were able to immediately work alongside their elementary school to get them the help they needed. After one year of public school intervention, we […]
I’m Finally at Peace With My Body
The first time I remember feeling fat, I was 11 years old and in a ballet class. I spent countless hours of my formational years in ballet studios, and for the first time, I looked in the mirror reflecting myself and the other girls in the class and I felt bigger than they were. Looking […]
The Power of a Good Story – Find Your Joy #womenslives
It’s very gloomy here today. I feel like the sun has decided to head to warmer places, much like the birds flying south, and I miss it. I’m a girl who needs the sun. I’ve got one kid home pretty sick and I haven’t run in days. Well, I ran 10 miles on Saturday so […]
Why I Cried Watching The Makers on PBS
I wrote this post as part of the #WomensLives campaign (you can read more about it in my first post here). Be sure to go to the Blogher page and check out all the other amazing writers contributing. It’s an honor to be among their company! A few months ago I was watching the PBS […]
FIVE things you should know about BLOGGERS
I’ve been a blogger for almost 3 full years now. This was the blog’s first birthday bagel. Bless it’s little heart. I am by NO MEANS an expert, and by many definitions, I am only on the very beginning edge of even being mildly successful. But in the three years of consistent writing and participating […]
Were You Married in 1990? Here’s How It Was a TAD Different Than Today
So, last year, I wrote a very heartfelt post all about what I’d learned over my 24 years of marriage. I don’t really have anything new to add to that, but I did want to write something about our marriage as Scott and I are getting ready to celebrate 25 years together. I got to […]