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We only have all the kids every second March break, so we try to make those trips wingdingers. On the off years, Rob and I still go away on our own. Two years ago we headed out to Utah, where … Continue reading
Leah
As Rob and I had some lunch today, I commented how it had been a big week. It’s funny how in an average week, little things can happen that can change the direction of our whole life. Or start us … Continue reading
Zach had a detention the other day. I’m sure he won’t mind me sharing; I mean, he is quite a character. I need to capture this stuff. Zach has forever been a kid that teachers either love or hate. And … Continue reading
“Life is not about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.” With four official teenagers in the house, there’s a lot of self discovery going on. I don’t even think they realize how much self discovery is going on. Through … Continue reading
It is wild to think that 13 years ago, I gave birth to this incredible guy! I can’t believe that we officially welcome teen #4 into the house! The more I gain experience with teens, the more I realize what … Continue reading
A couple of things happened to me this week that really have made me ponder my role as a mother. I went out for dinner with a small group of mothers from Zach’s soccer team (and one other mom I … Continue reading
“If you want to be happy, you have to be happy on purpose. When you wake up, you can’t see what kind of day you’ll have. You have to decide what kind of day you’ll create.” I remember sitting … Continue reading
“Confidence isn’t walking into a room thinking you’re better than everyone, it’s walking in not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.” There’s such a fine line between confidence and arrogance. I want my kids to have great confidence, … Continue reading
Yes, because I am already behind, I will post last week’s and this week’s quote (because I wasn’t behind at getting them on my kitchen cork board, I am at least not behind in having quotes!) “Your mind will always believe … Continue reading
Every year the kids all divide their school holiday vacation between their two homes. Usually it is a few days here, a few days there and there is a lot of back and forth. This year, Zach and Josh’s Dad … Continue reading