Parenting
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Teenager’s Dreams
My youngest has always known what he wanted to be. His dream was always to be a paleontologist. He has been working towards that end goal. He has joined college prep programs, he has checked grades, and he has even… Continue reading
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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
If you’re anything like me, you’re done with the big gifts, but completely spaced on filling those stockings. It has been one of those years, and no one can blame us for forgetting the little things. Therefore, I am scrambling… Continue reading
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Reflections on Another Production and Anticipation for the Meditation Challenge
As Sunday night rolls around, marking the end of another hectic week filled with rehearsals and performances, I reflect on the whirlwind that was hell week. While challenging, it’s always worth it all to see my youngest shine on stage,… Continue reading
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Finding Peace in Nature
As I embarked on a small hike with my youngest child to prepare for an upcoming meditation challenge, I was reminded once again of the profound effect that nature has on my sense of calm and centeredness. My daughter suggested… Continue reading
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Long Days and Sleepless Nights
It’s been a long few days. My car breaking down put us in a weird place. We only have one car, so without it, we have no transportation. We’ve had to rely on my father-in-law for rides for me and… Continue reading
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Navigating Crisis: A Parent’s Response to School Drama
You pull up to your kid middle school for pick up from after school activities and find a fire truck, an ambulance, three district officers, and four city police vehicles. What do you do? Me? I go around the block… Continue reading
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When Passion Meets Heartbreak: Navigating My Daughter’s Dance Journey
Last night was one of those nights – the kind that leaves your heart heavy and your eyes brimming with tears. My youngest, after her dance classes, came home in a flood of sobbing tears, her anguish palpable. In broken… Continue reading
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Rockies Fest
My youngest and husband went to Rockies Fest today. It is a day dedicated to the Colorado Rockies and their fans. There are autograph opportunities, Q&A sessions, games, and many other things that I wouldn’t begin to understand. I am… Continue reading
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How Big Was the Win
The size of the lottery win makes a huge difference in what I would do with it. Is it only big enough to pay off our debt and get us into a house of our own? Is it big enough… Continue reading
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No Thank You
In my family, you either make it past 80, and often to 100, or you die young. There isn’t much in between in my family. I have said many times that I have no desire to live to be 100,… Continue reading
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