The little girl in our house has reached the terrible two’s. The mama in this house? She’s learning a whole ton about patience… and trying not to pull her hair out at the constant phrase “I don’t want that.” Time to get dressed? “I don’t want that.” Time to put on shoes? “I DON’T want […]
20 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $20
I don’t know about you, but I often find it hard to ask for things that I “want.” So when people like my hubby and mom ask what I’d like for my birthday, or for Mother’s Day, I often gravitate toward the things I need. (Honestly, let’s be real, sometimes I just *need* a nap, […]
The Importance of Positive Energy: Review of ‘The Energy Bus’ by Jon Gordon
I’ve been called an ‘optimist’ plenty of times in my life. It’s often a compliment. But it isn’t always. I’ve had people roll their eyes at me and wonder how I could possibly have taken something positive out of something negative. But here’s the thing: not everything rolls off my shoulders. Sometimes it takes me […]
Lessons in Resilience and Never Giving Up
I love the age Little Miss is at right now — almost two years old. (Then again, I feel like I say that at every new “age.”) The connections she’s making, the words she’s learning, her bubbling personality. Everything! Of course though, with growing up and learning so much, she’s also discovering the world doesn’t […]
What’s Your Answer to ‘Why’?
Little Miss has a new favorite word: “Why?” I feel like she’s started early with this question… she’s not even two! But if I ask her to do just about anything, or if I say we “need” to do something, the first thing out of her sweet little mouth is often “why?” It’s not always […]