What I've Learned
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It is Well With My Soul
This morning, I packed lunch and a quick beach bag, threw some beach chairs in the back of the Quest Love, and the kids and I headed to the beach. I have been…
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Long Tirades of Protest
I simply abhor politics. The whole shebang. Politicians, political conversations, political headlines, etc. all make me roll my eyes and shop online. Which is so odd because all through college, I kind of…
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Un-Leadership
I am a leader. I say that not in a bragging way, but in a very matter-of-fact way. The way some people might say, “I’m shy,” or “I’m dramatic.” I am a leader.…
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Hashtag Squad Goals
My summer is quickly drawing to a close and I can feel it slipping away! NOOOOOOO!!!!! I have been back to work this week to work on getting the new year planned and…
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The Master’s Plan
I have very few regrets in my life. Very, very few. I believe that mistakes and missed opportunities in our pasts help shape and guide us into our futures. Regrets are just part…
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My Keys to Happiness
Last week at the gym, I tried listening to a podcast instead of music while I was running. I didn’t like it. I need the beat of the music. But, the podcast I…
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Parenting Mistake #2,659: Video Games
For Bean’s seventh birthday this past June, we made a big step and bought him a Disney Infinity. I’m not a video game person. I didn’t grow up with them in our house.…
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Recital Pictures So Cute, It Might Break the Internets
You. Guys. Gracie had her tap recital this weekend. Holy cow. Cute doesn’t even begin to cover the extent of the pink, fluffy, adorableness in these pictures. As you all know, Gracie is…
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My Blooming Husband
Last week, Chris was in tech rehearsals almost every night, which means he didn’t get home until about 11:00. And I was fighting a cold, so I was going to bed when the kids…
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Half-Assed and Sassy: I’m Back!
(tap, tap, tap) IS THIS THING ON????? (tap, tap, tap) Well, kids. I just couldn’t stay away. Turns out, when you’re a writer – even a kitchen table one – you miss writing.…