A few years ago, I was scrolling through Facebook and taking in all of the First Day of School photographs that my friends took of their children. The kids had backpacks filled to the brim, and their first day outfits were all pristine and unique to them. Most of the kids smiled, while some familiesContinue reading “Not Back to School Photos”
Category Archives: Family
How Quarantine Changed Our Homeschooling
We have been homeschooling our son from the beginning. There are a multitude of reasons behind why we chose to do so, but that in itself would be best served as it’s own, separate post. (Comment below if that’s something you’d be interested in). When we made that decision, we did all kinds of researchContinue reading “How Quarantine Changed Our Homeschooling”
Socially Distant Day Trip – Maine
I’m used to traveling quite a bit. For the past few years, I’ve taken multiple trips. Some for a day, or a long weekend, and others for a full week or two. Before 2020 started, I had already planned multiple trips both out of state and out of country. Visiting other cities and countries, orContinue reading “Socially Distant Day Trip – Maine”
A Boy, a Dog, and Overcoming Fear
My son, Brayden, has been afraid of dogs for as long as I can remember. Whenever he saw a dog, he would shy away. If a dog barked, he would cover his ears, or run away, or try to climb- literally climb- into my arms. I could see the fear, the anxiety, all over hisContinue reading “A Boy, a Dog, and Overcoming Fear”
How a Toothbrush Told Me She Was Committed
In a growing relationship, on the cusp of casual and committed, there are certain steps and signs that things are getting more serious. There’s the first sleepover, and the second, and pretty soon there’s a pattern of consistent visits that has one or both parties packing bags regularly. In between, the various outfits are washed,Continue reading “How a Toothbrush Told Me She Was Committed”
When Plans Change
Camping. It seems to be one of those activities that people feel strongly about, in either direction. I have to admit, that I had been on the side of ‘no thanks,’ for a while. I was a Girl Scout for a decade. Between that, and camping with my father, I had felt all camped outContinue reading “When Plans Change”
Getting Creative with Quality Time during Quarantine
When quarantine first started, I felt lost. I didn’t know how long this would last, as none of us do, and of course that’s where anxiety thrives. When quarantine first started, I didn’t have much hope for the future. I often didn’t know what day it was, and there were many times I didn’t care.Continue reading “Getting Creative with Quality Time during Quarantine”
All Together
The meaning of the word ‘Family’ is evolving; In my life, in my home, in my heart. When I first thought about starting a family, I envisioned a long marriage to the father, two children, a dog, etc, etc. The dream that I had been conditioned to want was what I was trying to build,Continue reading “All Together”
