The thought of having too many events on my calendar makes me so anxious. Like, I seriously have issues with it. My family & friends know this about me, and respect that I need my downtime. Well....most of them do. Human interaction hangovers are a real thing in my world. It's not that I am anti-social all of the time. When in the mood, you can't shut me up. I am ... Read More
The New Normal: Navigating Life Working from Home with Kids
When talk of the Coronavirus first started, of course, it worried me. I am a natural worrier, so my mind went to terrible places. Two weeks ago, my husband stocked up on water, food, liquor, and yes, toilet paper, in the event that we would not be able to leave our house. I kind of laughed it off, thinking "this won't happen...we will not be quarantined." When the news ... Read More
New Month! Let’s Make it Better than Last…It Can’t Get Much Worse.
January is almost behind us, and it's been....... a lot. Impeachment trial, possible war, Australia fires, election drama, illnesses, fear of the Coronavirus, Megxit, earthquakes, and the helicopter crash in Californian that killed 9 people, including Kobe Bryant & his daughter Gianna. And unfortunately, we all have personal stuff going on as well. I don't think I have ... Read More
Animal-less
My kids ask us for a puppy or kitten a few times a week. "Mom, can we get a puppy?" "Maybe, someday." It's the same question, with the same answer. Their rebuttals change from time to time. "But (insert name here) has a puppy!" "Why are you so mean?" "We promise we will take ... Read More
A Wreck: Another Major Life Event
It is fascinating how life can change in a matter of seconds. This past Sunday, I decided to take my eight-year-old son for a much needed, way overdue haircut. The weather was nice, and all he wanted to do was ride his scooter. The couch, snacks, and reruns of Bravo shows were ... Read More