Gratitude is an attitude we should carry with us every day, right? There’s one day in the year though that I’m EXTRA grateful. It’s my birthday!!! This week, I completed another trip around the sun. I’m another year older and in this current state of the world that is something to celebrate! Initially, I thought […] Read more…
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The Reality Check that started my Year of Yes
There’s something about the passage of time that brings a reality check. We’re in Fall now. There are two months left in this year. Before we know it, we’ll be full on into the holiday season. I say it every year and you probably do too – this year is flying by! Another marker of […] Read more…
One of my best teachers is 8
Two of the biggest game changers in my life have been marriage and kids. I know I’m not alone in this. I always say that my husband and my kids are like mirrors. They reflect who I really am and I get to see the good, bad and ugly of me. It’s ain’t always pretty. […] Read more…
And Just Like That…
And just like that… I’m another year older. For some reason, I don’t make a big deal of my birthday. I don’t know what it is. I guess it’s because I’m a pretty low-key chica. As simple as it sounds, I’m just happy to be here another year. I’m 39 today and inching really close […] Read more…
Currently … A Birthday + Wonder Woman
Listening – Nada. Half talking to my husband while I type. Eating – Pistachios. I bought a bag to make my own trail mix. So far, I’ve just been eating the pistachios. I really should just mix the stuff already. Drinking – Iced tea. I’m a sucker for tea – hot or cold. Wearing – […] Read more…
Happy New Year – to ME!
Today, I’m feeling reflective. I’m taking stock of my life and where things are headed. Today is my birthday, my Happy New Year! So instead of being all introspective come January 1st, I decided to start early. This last year has been quite a crazy one for me. The biggest thing had to be the […] Read more…
I Partied with the Elf
Every year, my Facebook timeline is flooded with a small Elf in interesting situations. So many people I know have fallen in love with the Elf on the Shelf. The Elf’s story is that he’s one of Santa’s helpers and he watches your kids in the days leading up to Christmas to make sure they’re […] Read more…
Four Years in Love
Four years ago, I didn’t know what to expect I didn’t know if I’d know what to do But from the moment our eyes met Only one word could summarize what was within my view Only LOVE could describe the overflow in my heart for you My super inquisitive, always energetic, smarter than your years […] Read more…
My Cake Day!!
***This post was written on my birthday… 9.29.13 Today is my birthday. It doesn’t feel any different. I don’t feel any different. I know I’m older. I’m hoping I’m a little wiser too. I think I might be. After the whole hoopla surrounding my job, I hopped on a plane and went home. I headed […] Read more…
And Then She Turned One…
Last year, I spent two months on bed rest before my daughter was born. After trips to the hospital for a false alarm or two, I headed to the hospital prepared to be sent home again. Instead, I was preparing to have my daughter. Here we are, one year later and I can’t believe time […] Read more…
