Tag Archives: parenting

Daddy’s Princess

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

It amazes me how much my daughters have my husband wrapped around their little fingers.  He is an amazing dad.  Munch and Skeeter worship the ground that their daddy walks on.  Munch loves to help her dad in the yard.  … Continue reading →

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Connection and recognition

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

We crave connection.  As I listened to the LTYM auditions these past two weekends, I noticed the hunger for connection in my community. I felt inspired and honored to be able to give the gift of just listening to someone’s … Continue reading →

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Thankful for our preK teacher

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I am so blessed to have my girls enrolled in a wonderful preschool/daycare.  Munch’s teacher is Miss K.  This teacher is an angel.  She is incredibly creative; her bulletin boards are a work of art.  Miss K is preparing the … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a middle school mean girl

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

I am so afraid of the tween and teen years for my two little girls. My fear is amplified because I was both a mean girl and the target of a bully.  I became a mean girl to a dear friend … Continue reading →

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Jealousy: my old nemesis

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I am pouring my heart out with Shell today regarding the ugliest of emotions: jealousy.  I am insanely jealous of those moms who seem to make motherhood look so easy and graceful.  I always feel like I can never live up … Continue reading →

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Being thankful

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

I’m linking up with Just Be Enough today to come back from a writing hiatus. I’ve wanted to write so badly, but my job and life got so hectic. I’m grateful for my wonderful husband. We’ve been together for twelve … Continue reading →

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My wish for my birthday girl

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

My little Skeeter, I cannot believe that you will be two years old already!  You are not a baby anymore.  You are an inquisitive, bright toddler who loves to try new things.  You love to point out all the things … Continue reading →

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Now what….

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

I am stunned by the response to my last post.  I am alternately grateful, proud, terrified and moved to tears.  In my haste to post it, I somehow disabled the comments.  Clearly, I still need to keep visiting the help forums at … Continue reading →

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Horror Show in my Mind: Intrusive Thoughts

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

***Trigger warning: If you are feeling fragile or struggling, this post might be triggering.  I talk about intrusive thoughts. *** This week I was plunged back into the hell  of my postpartum depression and anxiety, triggered by an infant death in my state … Continue reading →

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Dare to Care: Skeeter’s Story

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Today I would like to tell you more about my little Skeeter.  She is so resilient, and she was the happiest patient in the hospital according to the wonderful nurses on West 7 at Children’s Hospital.  I did a guest … Continue reading →

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