Category Archives: Family
Trust and Believe
“I hope you believe in yourself as much as they believe in you, I hope you trust yourself as much as they trust you, and I hope you love yourself, as much as they love you.” Being a parent has … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home
April has arrived and we have many reasons to celebrate. The winter chill is fading and the days are getting longer. April appeared and with it came April Fool’s Day, Easter and Autism Awareness Month. For me, as a parent, … Continue reading
30 for 30 – Part II
Spring is officially here and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors. If you read my post 30 for 30 – Part I, you know I’m trying to complete 30 activities in 30 days. I’ve compiled a list of random things … Continue reading
30 For 30 – Part I
Spring is the season when I find myself the most productive, but it’s probably because it’s the season when I’m the most busiest. Spring brings track season, end of school year festivities, closet cleanings, daylight savings time which means more … Continue reading
Graduation Ideas
I know it seems a bit premature but graduation season is quickly approaching. One of the conversations I encountered with many moms last spring was the conversation of graduation gifts for our high school seniors. All of us had children … Continue reading
Survivor Part II – Teacher Edition
While I’ve never watched Survivor, I definitely understand the premise of the show. With limited options, you must show you are able to fend and provide for yourself. In becoming an educator more than twenty years ago, I don’t recall … Continue reading
The End of the Road
2020 has definitely been one for the books. People have been anticipating the closing of the year and the beginning of the end of a very difficult journey. I sat with my family to have a conversation surrounding 2020 and … Continue reading
Twas the Night Before Christmas
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” As we prepare to celebrate another holiday, I’m sure this is the tale of so many homes this season. Many are … Continue reading
Be Grateful For It
In the spirit of the season, we should take the time to truly reflect on reasons we have to be grateful. I’ve heard so many people use the phrase, “Just throw away the whole 2020.” as if nothing positive has … Continue reading
I Owe It All to You
Life has a tendency to do its own thing. We are taught to plan, organize, and execute, and if we do those things, all should go well. We set goals, we reach milestones and every time we reach a milestone, … Continue reading
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