Happy To…
Today, and every day for the last two weeks (okay, maybe one of them not-so-much) I am happy to… fill the soap containers (because we still have hand soap.) empty the dishwasher early in the morning (so everyone puts dirty Read More …
Category: family
How’s Your List
Today was hectic…I have to just ask, how’s your list coming along? Mine, still has a lot on it. But, then, I needed to add a few things. Order groceries Order dinner for tomorrow (missed cut off for take out Read More …
Toddler Mom Skills
Remember back when you had toddler mom skills? Or, maybe you are developing your own, now. Either way, it may be time to practice them. Teens are not so different from toddlers, and they need a hug, sometimes, too. But, Read More …
Weekends…
Now, more than ever, we need to be able to take weekends… for tuning out. for turning off. for not working. for reading. for relaxing. While there are still so many things going on in the world, when you work Read More …
Coming Of Age…
No doubt, not the most thorough, well thought out essay on the topic of coming of age…but, we do have some random thoughts on this topic these days. 18 and ready to be an adult? (I’m not, why should they.) Read More …
Working From Home: Set Boundaries
In the series, here is the second. Working From Home: Set Boundaries…because this is home. Not work. They call it work life balance for a reason. (Or, maybe you prefer life work balance, which ever is the case…set your line Read More …
Working From Home
For those of you who might be working from home for the first time in a long time, or ever… you may need some guidance. I decided today might be a good time to impart some advice, tips and ways Read More …
So Grateful
It is Sunday afternoon and I have to say that I am so grateful for my wonderful kids. So far… They are helping around the house. They are fending for themselves when hungry and not whining there’s nothing to eat…(I Read More …
First Denial
At first denial… We are going through the five stages of crisis…all at a different pace, and one step at a time. Containment, here at least, for now (pretty solid in stage 2, though opinions on this may vary.) We Read More …
Think First
It is a time, more than ever, to think first and speak second. Whether it is with a client, a friend, your kids, or your spouse. You never know what they may be concerned about at the moment, or what Read More …