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Mauve Sheets and Almonds
This weekend, George was invited to play in a Mendelssohn octet at the Toledo Museum of Art. I had just moved a state away for my brand new job, and I made the first of what will be many decisions … Continue reading
Stress Less
On the way home from school yesterday, I was chatting with my three youngest kids about their day, their homework, their evening plans. And this theme kept repeating: “I’m so stressed out. I have so much to do. I’m never … Continue reading
Posted in My Kids
Tagged financial worries, Glennon Melton, job changes, kindness, medical worries, Momastery, moving, starting school, stress, stress relief
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Two States, Three Years
Moving to two different states within three years is rife with challenges. The biggest one for me? Bigger, even, than finding new doctors and supermarkets and navigating school politics and back roads? Loneliness. Gus and I sat by ourselves at … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged bowling, Indiana, lacrosse, loneliness, making new friends, Mississippi, moving, Ohio, relocation
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Cultivating Home
As my little Baby Blog grows up and my readership increases, I expose myself to more support… and more criticism. I think that’s why bloggers start small and build a loyal following — first your friends and relatives love and … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, My Kids
Tagged "The" way versus "A" way, anonymous letters, breast versus bottle, Buddha, Cabernet Sauvignon, changing addresses, Chardonnay, David Letterman, Democrats, embracing change, getting cut from the volleyball team, growing kids, Jay Leno, Jesus, making new friends, moving, new experiences, new schools, new vantage points, private schools, public schools, Republicans, respecting others' choices, The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, working moms versus stay-at-home moms
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Changing Course
I’ve been MIA for awhile, I know. But I have a good excuse. Moving across five states with four kids, two dogs, and a guinea pig is not for sissies. It takes a great deal of time, patience, and money … Continue reading
Posted in Man Of My Dreams, Me Myself And I, My Kids, Uncategorized, We Are Family
Tagged Bowling Green State University, closer to home, college friends, high school friends, IU, Mississippi, Mississippi State University, moving, new experiences, new jobs, new schools, Ohio, The Clampetts
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Preparing for Takeoff
He’s the kid who used to hide behind a chair and grunt, “Leave me alone!” while he worked on yet another Pull-Up. We were fairly certain we’d never get him completely potty trained. Discussing parallelograms and rhombi at age 2? … Continue reading
Posted in My Kids
Tagged Calculus, family dynamics, growing human beings, leaving the nest, moving, potty training, Pull-Ups, Starkville
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The Journey Inside
I was incredibly honored to be featured on the beautiful site, Kind Over Matter. Amanda is a gracious host and a lovely, inspiring human being. If you’re looking for a daily dose of love and light, this is it. Thanks, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks
Tagged Amanda Oaks, finding peace, guest blog, Kind Over Matter, learning to love yourself, moving
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