Why is it the little things that can just knock us off our feet? Last night I was emptying the dishwasher and as I was putting away my daughter's and my favorite bowls, I had the thought that I might let her take one and then every now and again we could video chat and... Continue Reading →
Is this really even fair?
Ok, So I don't even think this is fair. First, we have the raging hormones during pregnancy and now as they are getting ready to fly the coop, we have the raging hormones of menopause or perimenopause. What's the deal?? Can't we catch a break here? I guess it's just all part of motherhood and... Continue Reading →
It’s a long hard day…
Yep... this is my day... well inside anyway. I'm working hard on not letting it show but when she played the piano and started singing? Waaa.... how will I ever make it through church tomorrow? And preaching at that! Ok, deep breaths... and go take your St. John's Wort NOW!
The Lasts…
My Friends, this is hard! I awoke this morning thinking, this is the last time till Christmas I will make her favorite chocolate chip pancakes and I need to go to the store and get the milk to make them. And a silly tear slipped out of the corner of my eye... over milk... over... Continue Reading →
My New Best Friend
So, originally, I thought I would just post about once a week but what the heck, this is therapy and I figure, it's as often as I need it, so here I am again! Yesterday was a rough day. I miss my dog terribly, and I'm already grieving my daughter moving... this empty nest thing... Continue Reading →
The Journey Begins
Six years ago, my journey toward an empty nest began. Yes, you read that right. I started worrying about an empty nest when my first child went away to college... 45 minutes down the road. Yes, you read that right too... just 45 minutes. I was freaked out! What would I do with no kids... Continue Reading →