Tag: helping others
Sometimes
My thoughts on modesty, vaccines, and how maybe we can all help each other and show a little more kindness.
You can Create
“I wanna be a Brontosaurus!” “Mom, can I be a train conductor?” Thank goodness for pinterest, I thought to myself. A vague memory from the year before of me venting to my husband after all the Halloween festivities were over, “Next year we BUY… Continue Reading “You can Create”
My Parents are Moving to Malaysia for 18 Months, and Why I’m OK With It
From Soccer games to cross country meets, late night papers to guitar lessons, my parents have always been my biggest fans. I could see them in the stands cheering, they were at my side when I needed someone to edit my papers. They were… Continue Reading “My Parents are Moving to Malaysia for 18 Months, and Why I’m OK With It”
The Beauty of Sharing
Our house is under quarantine today. Between the coughs, sneezes, boogers, and wheezes, I made the executive decision that today we rest. I figure it all began about like this… R, at school: “Hey Timmy! Can I borrow your pencil?” Friend Timmy (which is,… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Sharing”
Our Most Precious Commodity (a thank you to teachers everywhere)
Nine months ago I held my little five-year-old’s hand and led him up the stairs to a new phase of life. I squeezed it tight and held my breath, because secretly I was just as nervous as he was. His Thomas the Train backpack… Continue Reading “Our Most Precious Commodity (a thank you to teachers everywhere)”
Maiden Spring Voyage
We usually don’t make a huge deal of birthdays. A cake, family, maybe a couple presents, nothing big. So when my birthday came on one particular year, I hadn’t expected much. I certainly hadn’t expected to celebrate at my husband’s bedside in the ER.… Continue Reading “Maiden Spring Voyage”
Lessons Learned in a 5K
I should start this story explaining that I’m not really a runner. If I were to make such a claim it would be an insult to my amazing friends who really are. I admire their dedication, stamina, and abilities so much and would love… Continue Reading “Lessons Learned in a 5K”
Nightmare at the Grocery Store
I like to think that I’m not alone in having a horror story like this. The grocery store can take on a feel of a house of terror when you have little “helpers,” and this trip wasn’t any different from others. I’d put off… Continue Reading “Nightmare at the Grocery Store”
Making the World A Better Place
A few mornings ago while I was at King Soopers getting groceries with my two young children, I was reminded of a valuable life lesson. It was around 8 a.m., and I was just pulling my two boys out of their car seats when… Continue Reading “Making the World A Better Place”
Catching Crawfish 