No one ever said he wouldn't walk.... No one ever said he wouldn't crawl. Most have said, "We don't know." The only thing scarier than the unknown... .... scarier than the not-knowing of how a future will play out... ... how our son's life will unfold.... .... whether he will live a full and purposeful… Continue reading Big Milestone
Category: Children
Worry Less
My future self talks to me all the time and this is what she says: Worry less Read my blog post titled: "How to relieve our worry" In it I quote Dr. Joe Dispenza, who reminds us of this: “The hormones of stress cause us to select the worst-case scenario in some future and begin… Continue reading Worry Less
Prayers for my daughter
My daughter is growing up. And I am thrilled about it. She is moving through these experiences and I am fumbling alongside her... sometimes ahead of her, sometimes behind her. We know how important we are to our daughters. We know they learn about life through us. And yet, we must surrender this importance and recognize… Continue reading Prayers for my daughter
The Re-Frame Game: How to change your language to increase a positive experience
When you change your point of view, you're giving yourself the opportunity to see a different side of the same object. The same place, person or situation, can look completely different, depending upon where you are standing. The Re-Frame Game To re-frame something is to change your language surrounding. It's to re-word it so it's… Continue reading The Re-Frame Game: How to change your language to increase a positive experience
Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
"When Jesus came back from the dead, and appeared to the Disciples... he could have been angry with them. On the day of his death, they ran away....afraid. They abandoned him. Do you know what he said to them, when he returned? "Peace." And it was so important, he said it again. "Peace be with… Continue reading Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
Self Care Can Transform Relationships
Being a parent is not easy. No one tells you how hard it is. Especially now. ...at this time. No one tells you the transformation you will under go at the hands of your creations. ...Amidst the chaos, there is a slow, light-weight energy... ... the eye of the storm... ... the feathery fluff... ... when… Continue reading Self Care Can Transform Relationships
A New Moon Monday Turned Miraculous
Yesterday was a miracle... really. It started out a little wonky. We celebrated Truly's 2nd birthday with a family party on Sunday. We had a blast. It was a wonderful celebration. As the night approached, Charlie (my 8 year old), was complaining about her feet and leg hurting her. We attributed it to growing pains.… Continue reading A New Moon Monday Turned Miraculous
Ways I have released my fear and embraced authenticity
Ways I have released my fear and embraced authenticity Maybe they can help you too! "I am free falling into the unknown and I am pleased and amazed at the journey... we are ready to expand and move forward... we are ready to step into the space of truth, love and authenticity... ready to step into… Continue reading Ways I have released my fear and embraced authenticity
Snow for the soul
The snow has come...and went shortly after. Not before it left us with a beautiful experience and reason to wear waterproof gloves. Good-bye sweet snow...until we meet again... hopefully soon because our sleds will stay cold and dry until then.
Yelling is boring + our good soul
I was having dinner with my girlfriends the other night. We have been friends for many years. Two of us have three kids under the age of 9. We have similar backgrounds and lifestyles. We love to yell. What I really mean to say is that we have similar pain and emotion expression. They just… Continue reading Yelling is boring + our good soul
Diagnosis during pregnancy 