I Am Grateful for the Annoying Calls from Daycare

The month of November is a great time to develop a gratitude practice. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the spirit of the season seems to set the tone for gratitude. This blog series, #30DaysofGratitude, hopes to share bits of gratitude and create an awareness of how gratitude can change our mindset. Every day this month, I, … Continue reading I Am Grateful for the Annoying Calls from Daycare

Among the Wildflowers: A mom’s reflection on taking her daughter to college

The dining room is filled with brown packing boxes, Ikea bags, plastic storage bins and an unidentified number of Command Strips. There's a life size duffle bag sitting next to the door. The dog seems a bit out of sorts knowing something is up. We are taking our first born to college today and my feelings … Continue reading Among the Wildflowers: A mom’s reflection on taking her daughter to college

If I Read One More ‘College Dorm Essential Checklist’ I May Lose My Mind

I like to believe I am a responsible person. Somewhat organized, especially for the big things in my family life like graduation parties, vacation preparation and managing a household on the regular. I chose to approach a big family event - my firstborn leaving for college - with the same organization I planned my wedding … Continue reading If I Read One More ‘College Dorm Essential Checklist’ I May Lose My Mind