You are the perfect blend of girly girl and tomboy
Week 16: Looking back
If this is your first time joining me, please click here to find out what this is all about. Sixteen weeks! That means I’m a third of the way through the Keeping It Real Challenge. Gotta be honest, this is the longest I’ve stuck with a project in a long time. I always have good […]
To Eli, on your sixth birthday
Dear Eli, I’ve noticed something happening in the past couple of months. It started one sunny day…
Random thought Thursday: Fourth edition
It’s that time again! Random Thought Thursday!! I’ll share mine here and I need your random thoughts to share on social media throughout the day. Send them to me via Facebook, Twitter, G+, commenting here, email, carrier pigeon, whatever (although if you choose the pigeon, I won’t guarantee you’ll get it back alive. I’m terrified […]
I used to be so judgy
I used to be so judgy. Back before I had kids. I knew how my kids would behave because I would teach them to behave that way because really, how hard could it be? I wasn’t a parent, but I knew how to parent because I took some classes in college and I got my […]
Week fifteen: Late times at Cormier high
I used to be on time for everything. No, that’s not true. I was early for everything. Sometimes I would drive around the block a time or two or sit in my car outside the place I was going so that I wouldn’t be too early. Being late stressed me out, big time. Well, one […]
Random thought Thursday: Third edition (Music!!)
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but everything reminds me of a song. Everything. Say a word and I will think of a song for it. My sister and I actually made it into a game when we were younger. We’d give the other person a word and they had to think of a song […]
Top five reasons we don’t want to hang out with you
While out shopping one day you run into a friend you haven’t seen in a while. You chat for a few minutes and when it’s time to part ways say, “We really need to get together! Check your calendar and give me a call.” The friend nods enthusiastically and promises to do just that. You […]
Week fourteen: Circle of friends
If you’re just joining me, please click here to find out what this is all about. When I met Eric, he had a great group of friends. They welcomed me in with open arms and soon I was a part of their frequent get togethers. We would meet up at church, go out for dinner, […]
Letting go
She is learning that letting go can be scary and exciting, but most of all, necessary.