I walked through this door over four years ago. OK, not this exact door but you know what I mean. The one where alcohol no longer serves me. No Alcohol Beyond This Point. Hands down, the very best decision of my life. How is that possible? Simply because I can be...scratch that-- I AM better … Continue reading On Quitting and Gaining
Days, months, years fly by. I'm reminding myself again of the importance of slowing down and taking the time to write things down. Write them down here, a journal, anywhere, but just somewhere. I want to be able to recall them at all of their ages, phases and stages growing up. Our days are packed … Continue reading Grateful for three sons.
It's been a few years now since I made great changes to prioritize my own health. After years of inconsistency; some seasons of running and half marathon training, lunch hour power walks, little weight training outside of lifting babies and toddlers, and allowing my health to take a back seat, it became time, time to … Continue reading My Kinda Barre
Wyatt turned 6 in March and Hunter turned 11 in April. (Yes, we had 3 kids, 4 and under for a very brief period.) With their birthdates being so close, we have been able to schedule their annual pediatrician appointments together. It's been convenient for us although I don't think I would recommend doing more … Continue reading Pediatrician Annual Visits and the one I wasn’t prepared for!
As Josh and I are adapting to, or even beginning to understand what life is like with a pre-teen, I find myself looking in the rear view mirror and missing our babies. Whenever meeting someone, at a new job or what have you, when I get to the part where I share that I am … Continue reading Parenting a Pre-teen, a new phase
I have worked in Professional Development for 15 years. Professional development by way of Events (planning large/small and virtual conferences where one attains continuing education) for the first 10 years of my career and by way of Executive Education (hosting professionals for customized trainings on campus) for the last 5 years. I have learned a … Continue reading Personal Development
It sounds overwhelming already, I know. Just the thought of returning to school is a lot but now as a parent?!? Whether you are looking to complete a college degree, a trade, sharpening skills, your Master's degree or even a PhD, I am here to tell you, from my own experience, it is totally possible … Continue reading 6 Tips on Going Back to School as a Parent
life, love & little boys 