I am currently recovering from a hysterectomy and hernia repair surgery. I’ve felt awful for almost 2 straight years, and I finally, finally, agreed to surgery. I already feel better! Holy cow! I have so much more energy than all the days in the last year … [Read more...]
What is TBRI?
Introduction I am often asked how I handle foster love’s challenging behaviors. First of all, I am not a miracle worker. I am not a saint. I am not perfect. I do have a tribe of support people and friends around me that listen as I cry, grapple with what to do, … [Read more...]
“Date” with the Dog
I originally wrote this back in December… Coach and I stood in the kitchen. The 9-year-old looked from one of us to the other and back again. He cocked his blonde head to the side and asked, “Wait. Are you going on a date or something?” I smiled, “Yes, Buddy, we are.” He … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday…A Vintage Feel
Back in November, I wrote about our trip to see Wicked. My handsome boy wore his amazing Fedora because he clearly has my sense of style and thankfully not Coach’s. Isn’t he adorable? Ever since he was little, he liked to wear a bow tie, a hat, suspenders, a vest, … [Read more...]
Foster Care, Foster-to-Adopt, or Adoption? What are the Differences?
Which should I do? Foster Care, Foster-to-adopt, or Adopt I want to address this question because I see it often on social media, and this was a huge question that I wrestled with as we started on our journey of loving kids from hard places. This is an honest question that … [Read more...]
What is it with Boys and Pants?!
My 15-year-old walked out the door to get on the bus. In shorts. It’s the middle of winter. As he stood in the doorway I said, “Are you seriously wearing shorts!? It’s like 30 something degrees out there!” He laughed, looked at his phone, and confirmed, “33 degrees to be … [Read more...]
Screen Time and Kids
The frantic pace of life has been nipping at my nose for some time now. I’ve been feeling it catch up to me. Like I’m running a race in slow motion, and it’s right there on my heels ready to pass me by... Threatening to pull me down at any moment… Missed emails… Piled up papers … [Read more...]
Just Call Me Dolly!
Sitting at dinner last night my 6-year-old piped up, ‘Hey Mom, you need to sing on TV.” I looked over at her confused, “What?” She smiled and repeated herself, ‘You need to sing on the TV.” The boys chimed in, ‘Yeah mom!” One of the boys added, “Yeah! You’d be like Dolly … [Read more...]
How to Save a Life…
Music can be a powerful healer…. There are days it reaches in and grabs memories long stuffed in the far corners of my heart… Yesterday as I was driving down the road “How to save a Life” by The Fray shuffled through my play list. As the haunting piano music played, tears … [Read more...]
Wicked!!!
I’m currently listening to the Wicked soundtrack on repeat…and singing all the parts at the top of my lungs. All. Day. Long. I mean in my head I’m both Elphaba AND Galinda. Equally. At the same time. Because. It’s WICKED! And I can’t help geeking out! Wonder where my oldest … [Read more...]
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