Unlike caterpillars into butterflies, we don’t change overnight. We still have fears. We still look the same, the hair may be a little bit longer, but only imperceptively. We are probably not any taller…. We have the same IQ – Read More …
I promised myself that I would NOT buy any new back to school supplies this year. I had very legitimate cause for feeling confident in my promise to myself. What have I found? Resistance is futile. My plan was that Read More …
What is out there is often free for all. sunlight air trees the moon friendly dogs who let you pet them smiles crunchy leaves, already falling off the trees fresh grass shells on the beach a walk through town pet Read More …
All your adult life, as parents, you wait for the day when your kids are able enough to do chores. You start out small. Put away your toys. Put your laundry in the hamper. Clear your plate. Bring in the Read More …
One thing I have come to realize, (and many of us realize too,) as a parent, it’s not about me…It’s about them. Mostly because they didn’t have a choice in coming into this world as our children, we did that. Read More …
This fence – the one you can barely see – offers a clear view of the beach and the inlet. I didn’t even know this was in the photo when we were walking on the beach today… It makes me Read More …
Progress being made each day, each week and every month – little by little. Now, not today, but only a few tomorrows from now, all at once is how it will feel. Our baby…who isn’t really – she is a Read More …
When you look into the future, who do you see there? Do you see yourself, the same way you are today? Do you see yourself the way you want to be (again) or as you will be tomorrow? Do you Read More …
“Hey mom and dad, let’s watch one of those old-timey movies, you know, the ones you watched when you were a teenager.” Ugh. You know, when you had to go to the drive in because they didn’t have movie theaters Read More …
If you want to keep someone, under the age of 10 busy, just keep it coming, rapid fire. What is “it” you ask? Any of these should work: Ice cream – their favorite variety of flavors. Toys – any kind. Read More …