There is undoubtedly some degree of comfort in the safety and familiarity of simple family traditions.
Apologies Don’t Always Include “I’m Sorry”
And there it was. A proverbial olive branch in the shape of 1/2 a McDonald’s cheeseburger.
Why I Cried On My Walk Today
Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks. Unknown The weather has finally taken a turn for the better in my area of the world and I could not be happier about it. I have more energy and increased motivation to get out and enjoy it. Since I am still fortunate …
Back to School Photo Shoot vs Back to School Photo?? Shoot!
“A photograph is a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” Unknown I always see September as a fresh start. I view the end of summer and the start of a new school year in much the same way that many people see New Years, flipping the calendar from the old year filled with highs …
Back to School – 2020 Edition
“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” Jenny Han When I was a kid, the night before the first day of school was like Christmas for me. I was so excited to see my friends, wear my new clothes, break …
Just One of Those Nights
“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.” Unknown I’ve been trying really hard to give the boys more space and more freedom as they are 15 now and quarantine has been a bugger on them. I set some boundaries in that I get 3 questions before they leave: …
Mom of Boys
“You should try for another baby so you can have a girl.” Everyone when they found out we had boys If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, well, I’d have a bunch of nickels. But think about the message behind that. It suggests that my boys weren’t enough. That there would …
Pay It Forward
“If you want more kindness in the world, put it there.” Unknown The other day I got home after getting groceries and I was struggling to fit everything in the fridge. The boys heard me struggling and one of them said “Well, this is a good problem to have.” Those simple words made me stop …
Boys of Summer
“The sand may brush off. The tans may fade. But the memories will last forever.” Unknown Flashback to my little beach boys. Even though this picture was taken 5 years ago, I remember this day perfectly. We were going to my cousin’s engagement party at my aunt and uncle’s house. They live right across the …
Time Capsule
Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind. Nathaniel Hawthorne Have you ever watched a movie where the characters unearth a time capsule filled with memories and treasures from days gone by? Have you ever watched those scenes and thought, “Man, I wish I had done something like that!” It would be so cool …