I started seeing a therapist about 6 months after having my second child. It was a big deal for me. I’m that person that strives for perfection. I don’t need perfect, but I always needed better. Asking for help was new for me and kind of listed under the “failure” column I had on my…… Continue reading Good enough.
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Jack and Jill
So today we were talking about the nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. In case you need a refresher: Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after. I was today years old when the perspective of a six year…… Continue reading Jack and Jill
Gathering of the Unicorns
Music plays softly in the backgroundGlitter swirls around the belly of the crystal (plastic) unicornBlue horns glow in the lightWhy are the unicorns gathering? I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 14!
Diet Dr. Pepper
Driving felt weird after being on cruise control for 7 days- literally. And driving on slushy roads to pick up my dog, Savi was less than desirable. While I was excited to hold my sweet Yorkie in my arms again, my sunburnt nose was having trouble adjusting to the below freezing temperatures. I ultimately decided…… Continue reading Diet Dr. Pepper
Going home
6:00am – Final morning, time to get up, pack and get to the airport. Don’t forget anything! 8:00am – One final bite of gluten free Mickey Waffles…YUM! 9:00am – Dropping the rental car off, so smooth. Fine, easy travel day, wahoo! 9:40am – Flight delayed…hmm, checking connection time, should be juuussst fine! I’m not worried.…… Continue reading Going home
Home Again, Jiggety Jig
Vacation, vacation let’s go very big Home again, home again jiggety jig Vacation, vacation I slept like a log Home again, home again jiggety jog Vacation, vacation I ate so much cake Home again, home again for pete’s sake Vacation, vacation lots of games won Home again, home again vacation is done!
discontent
Envy tells you a lie. It keeps you from wanting to try. It will tease you a little, play you keen like a fiddle, and will keep you down low, not up high. Rivalry makes you cry. You’ll HATE, and you’ll never know why. It will come and will go and you’ll never quite know…… Continue reading discontent
staying present
Lots to look forward to…or past.
Sliding Glass Doors
This morning began with a 7:15 am wake-up call in a king sized bed fit for a queen… and B of course. I felt my body tense up at the sound of the alarm for the first time in over a week. I dragged my bare feet across the silky sheets and opened my eyes…… Continue reading Sliding Glass Doors
Prep and Planning
Well, as much as I enjoyed the break, it’s back to the grind. I did miss my tiny humans, but I’d be lying if I said “yeah, I’m ready to go back to school!” So here I am, on this Sunday evening, setting alarms, picking out clothes, packing a lunch and meal planning for the…… Continue reading Prep and Planning
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