It started with a gentle tug, a quiet whisper. Kim, my love, it’s time. Take my hand, it’s time to move into the plans I have made for you. Thanks, I say, but I can’t really go there, because, well, I’m afraid. I know I’ve told you time and again how unfulfilled I am, how […]
Five Minute Friday-Unexpected
November 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
I’m good. I’m fine. No, thanks. I got it. I am independent, proud and a go getter who likes to do things on her own. I don’t need any help. Oomph. {Stumbles, falls to ground} What was that? A bump in the road, a marriage that needs more than you think you can give, a […]
Five Minute Friday-Remember
November 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
Remember it’s not about the falling down. It’s about what we do when we’re done bouncing on the concrete. It’s about apologizing and moving forward when we lose patience with our children. It’s about finding joy when the days have been dark. It’s about giving thanks for the difficult experiences that grow us. It’s about […]
Five minute Friday: Beyond
October 21, 2011 By 10 Comments
Once I get beyond the just too cute flowered onesies and the dirty diapers… Once I get beyond the bubble gum pink elastic waist pants and the toddler tantrums… Once I get beyond the exasperated “Mom, everyone is wearing these” too snug jeans and the peeved protests… Once I get beyond seeing my lovely […]
The Wild Web Roundup
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Good Monday to everyone! Welcome again to my occasional feature, the Wild Web Roundup, in which I share interesting tidbits from with internet. We come out of the gate today with more changes from Facebook: Ahh, Facebook. I barely knew ye, yet you have changed again. What do we need to know, and what will […]
