Unraveled But Together
If you are unraveled, but together, that is still okay. We can put it all together. We can make it work. We can get everything back in order. Don’t worry about a thing…you can be unraveled but together we can Read More …
Unplanned Events
When unplanned events happen, you have have to: Roll with it. Let the kids have pizza and ice cream. Set up the spare bed. In the summer, at your cousins’ house nothing can go wrong…unplanned events are still a lot Read More …
A Little Progress
Even just a little progress is Good. A relief. Fabulous. A start. Something. A little progress is better than none and, yet it is just the beginning. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
You Should Start Now
When should you start doing the next big thing? When should you start the next small thing? You should start now. No matter what it is: Training for the 5K, 1/2 or full Marathon. Pushups, even if you cheat at Read More …
True and False
Some things can be sort of true and false at the same time. Wait. Is that even possible? Sure. According the internet anyway. When professionals, trained in the actual science believe in the rumors, the urban legends and the social Read More …
Impromptu Events
Setting up impromptu events and last minute gatherings are the best. No (and even lower) prep. No (totally eliminated) anxiety. No (to low) expectations. Just overall good times. Call, text, or email and invite people to your impromptu events and Read More …
Advice from Your Elders
You might not think that advice from your elders is (always) helpful… but, it is usually quite “spot on” in spite of how annoying that it is true. Say please and thank you. Listen more than you talk. Hold the Read More …
No Appointment Needed
When there is stress, hearing that there is no appointment needed can really be a game changer. Just show up when you can. Leverage the free time you have. Take a moment (or an hour) to do what you need Read More …
A Little Progress
Sometimes, it feels like a little progress is not all that much. You just chip, chip, chip away a little at a time. New lists get added to the others. Two steps forward, three steps back. Then, all of a Read More …
Get Better
As kids age they actually do get better at following rules. Pick up after yourself Make your bed Laundry in the hamper Clear your plate Help around the house Make their own breakfast, or lunch and assist with family dinner Read More …