Making Time, Not Excuses.
I haven’t talked a lot about starting the chain reaction of awesome in my life, lately. While I was thinking about that this morning I noticed: I have a lot of “selp-improvement” type categories listed here. I think that observation says a lot right there, don’t you think? Like, maybe there’s a part of me hoping if I give it a category on my blog... Read More
We Are Here! We Are Here!
From yesterday’s bonnet parade at NikkiZ’s school. I read something interesting this week: Anxiety is rooted in FEAR. Maybe this is common sense but I had never thought about it that way before. That many times, my anxiety (especially in social situations) is truly just a manifestation of the fear I feel of failing in that situation. Today? I face BIG fears as I go... Read More
One Week In…
One week into the new year and I feel like my resolutions are already making my life easier. If you’ll recall, I basically decided to quit adding food to my plate (Thanks, Swistle) and even take some side-dishes off that are already on because while I like my food touching in real life? My metaphorical food should not contaminate it’s neighbors. Basically I have my main... Read More
Operation Maintaining Patience: Success! (At least for one day…)
I made a deliberate effort yesterday to take deep breaths and count to 10 more often to try to see how long I could stretch my patience. I was proud of myself as I had a much better day with my kids than I’ve had the last few weeks. And let me tell you: The Universe was trying to thwart my efforts ALL DAY! There was the rain, first and foremost. The rain that would stop completely... Read More
The Dreaded (But Oh, So Important) Mommy Networking
I’ve been keeping up with Julie’s Halloween Party saga and when I read about the one child showing up my worst fears had been realized. Granted, in someone else, but STILL. WORST. FEAR. And then? The kicker piece of good advice from her reader Ellen: Thanks, everyone, for your sympathetic indignation, your support, and your suggestions. The one that I found most helpful... Read More
