There is a particular feeling that shows up for me this time of year. It arrives quietly, usually disguised as an email reminding parents that the first day of school is almost here. Depending on the moment I read it, I can feel pulled in two directions at once. If I had opened that email… Continue reading Not Looking Forward
Recently, we had the chance to go to Soldier Field in Chicago for a cool event called Family Fest, where families can experience the Chicago Bears for a fraction of what an actual game costs. It is very family friendly, with lots of fun things for kids to do. Except there is beer.Lots of… Continue reading Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears
I have a sister dog. Not like a sister wife. Not even close. She is my parents’ dog, and I love her like a human sister. Possibly more. I never had to share clothes or shoes with her, and we have never fought over a boyfriend. She has been part of our lives for nine… Continue reading So Easy, My Sister Dog Can Do It
Last week, we got to go on a little family getaway to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. A few years ago, we met up with my brother and his family there, and this year, we decided to do it again — this time also meeting up with our dear friend Vikki and her family.… Continue reading Return to Snake Island-Cedar Point 2015
My husband works long hours. With my perimenopause symptoms, headaches, and the kids' schedules, this year has been difficult. Especially in the last few weeks. Lots of tears, frustration, temper tantrums, and storms from the morning until the lights went out at night. I literally turned off my phone after my youngest got off the… Continue reading The Day I Ran Away From Home
Each month Netflix gives a writing prompt, and this month it was about unconventional families, tied to the show Grace and Frankie. The question was: what is it about your modern family that you would not trade for anything in the world? Our little family has been modern, unconventional, quirky—whatever word fits—for almost nine years… Continue reading Our Family Dynamic
A Grace Full Life 