But without struggling…

Today on my list of things to write about it says I should share what people can most likely find you doing when you’re not at work. Motherhood doesn’t end and since I’m temporarily unemployed until the next school year, really I’m struggling right now to beat back the demons of wanting to sleep allContinue reading “But without struggling…”

Let’s Celebrate Minimalistic Running Shoes on Global Running Day (Again)

Last year on June 3rd I wrote about Global Running Day and minimalistic running shoes… This year it came a day early and I took advantage of it by running 2 miles on my way to 100 this summer! Read last year’s article: Let’s Celebrate Minimalistic Running Shoes on Global Running Day As the milesContinue reading “Let’s Celebrate Minimalistic Running Shoes on Global Running Day (Again)”

Against The Grain

Spanking, or rather paddling, in schools recently made headlines when a Florida student was paddled by a principal and it was caught by an outside party to the incident. As a child of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, I’m not at all unfamiliar with this concept although I’ve never experienced it myself. When I wentContinue reading “Against The Grain”

Encourage multiculturalism

Growing up in a military family I was always encouraged to try new foods and I’m continuing that tradition with my own children. While my kids are wildly adventurous about food there is a spark of light in their eyes when they try new things. Sushi happens to be a treat in our family andContinue reading “Encourage multiculturalism”

Catcher Mom

I haven’t been a huge fan of baseball or softball my whole life like some of the other moms I know but recently I’ve become obsessed with it. You see, my kids are both catchers. They’ve gravitated towards it organically and as my son follows big sister’s footsteps I find myself infinitely proud of themContinue reading “Catcher Mom”

Reblog: Law of Attraction for Kids | Parent and Child Goal Setting

The start of summer vacation to me is like a second New Year’s Day! It’s coming up soon and it’s time to get in a different mindset. Law of Attraction for Kids | Parent and Child Goal Setting — Read on family.lifeideasinsider.com/law-of-attraction-for-kids-parent-and-child-goal-setting/

Truth

I’ve learned recently it’s not about what you say. It’s about what they hear. The other day at breakfast my husband told my daughter not to stuff her face at breakfast out at a local diner. What my daughter heard was you’re fat. Now. The circumstance was that we were about to pay the billContinue reading “Truth”

Celebrate Tell A Story Day with me!

Today is Tell A Story Day. As a creative writing major I’ve told many stories over the years. Currently I’m working on the outline for a romance novel I hope to one day publish. Despite not being the biggest baseball fan on the planet, my book is set in the baseball world. If this bookContinue reading “Celebrate Tell A Story Day with me!”

I struggle with it…

Cleaning is not my strong suit. I always talk about how I struggle with it, but today I felt really good about the work I accomplished in my living room. It looks habitable today, right? A rug is missing because we have a puppy who still seems to think peeing in the house is cute.Continue reading “I struggle with it…”

A great outlook ahead of us

My daughter’s softball career is about to take off. After COVID ruined out 2020 season, we are now gearing up for 2021 with a great outlook ahead of us. In the last few weeks we’ve had an influx of players to our team and my daughter who is 10 is being set up to playContinue reading “A great outlook ahead of us”