One of my favorite children’s books is Sheila Rae, the Brave. It tells the story of two sister mice: Sheila Rae, who is fearless, and Louise, who—by her own admission—is timid. Sheila Rae charges headfirst into situations others find terrifying, using them to show off her bravery. In contrast, Louise stays on the sidelines, encouraging… Read More Lift Where You Stand: What Louise Taught Me About Making a Difference
If we take nothing out of the Coronaverse let it be this- we all need someone.… Read More Life in the Coronaverse: Why we need people MORE than ever
Some days this season feels like a long drawn out Texas summer- the end is nowhere in sight, but just like the Texas summer, the season will change… eventually… Read More Finding Patience with the Season
I take it back, I’m not sure I’m ready to level up.
Heaven help me (no really help me), I think I need to take my vitamins and brace for what lies ahead!… Read More Hold Up, I’m not ready to Level Up!
Something makes me feel nostalgic for this moment, this time, and this place.… Read More Nostalgic for Today
In my humble opinion a “mom tribe” is one of the most useful tools to have in the mom toolbox.… Read More Mom Tribes: Another Tool in the Mom Toolbox
I think I’m entering into the second level of motherhood. Level 1 was filled with potty training, sleep training, breastfeeding (heaven help me), diapers, and screaming, but Level 2 is filled with… well confusion. … Read More Level UP!
Every once in awhile Mr. Spreadsheets gets a glimpse into daily life with three kids and it just makes me laugh. “Sharing is caring man, I’m so glad you got to enjoy a small piece of my summer life.” I mean yeah it would have been great if they’d all acted their ages, but it was kinda great for Mr. Spreadsheets to see that I’m not exaggerating about their out of control behavior. … Read More Sharing is Caring!: a Gimpse into Taking Kids Out in Public
Can we take a few minutes and talk about findings friends in a new place? It’s not that I don’t like people, I’m learning to accept that I’m an introvert who needs friends, it’s just that I hate the process of making friends. It’s so awkward, like first date awkward. … Read More Friends in New Places
Cultivating Chaos 