goals
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the day the circus came to town
Friday, I took our three children to the circus. I’ll preface that with I’m not a big fan of the circus. Mainly because: I have a life-long fear/hatred of clowns I read Water for Elephants three years ago and think the circus is weird and cruel We just aren’t “circus” people However, at ages seven, Continue reading
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big things happen one day at a time
My youngest daughter, who is seven, has a goal. For over a year now, she has had a good grasp on the technique, strength-required and fun that can be found in doing a cartwheel. Her new goal: do a one-handed cartwheel. She hasn’t just made a passing statement that she wants to learn a one-handed Continue reading
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year in review :: 2014
Each year, I spend considerable time reflecting on the past twelve months. I ponder and write about the highs and lows. I think about where we were able to celebrate; what our wins were and I also consider low points and where I would like to see things change in the coming year. For the Continue reading
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on putting my shoes under the bed
A few weeks ago, I wrote about looking ahead and goal-setting for 2015. I had three over-arching goals for the year. Here they are again: forming good habits and routines (self-care, family care, spiritual care & household duties) writing (like it’s my job) simplicity (less commitments, less stuff, etc.) I can keep those things at Continue reading
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you never outgrow what you love
It’s no secret that I don’t always make my kids get dressed and start their school work first thing in the morning. In fact, I prefer to allow them the space and time to sleep in is late as their growing bodies need and then let them ease into their morning by playing something that Continue reading
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what’s cooking in 2015?
I don’t know about you, but I love December. There’s a host of reasons; Advent, the anticipation of Christmas, spending time with family, using my Christmas dishes and giving gifts top my list. Also. Target has already started putting out their Twenty-Fifteen planners and calendars. It takes every ounce of restraint and self-control I have Continue reading
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almost one year later…
I am not a fast learner. In fact, I think it takes me about a dozen times hearing something, feeling something and having all manner of confirmations on things before that little light bulb dings above my head. I have written almost 1,100 blog posts for seven straight years on my Blogger domain. For a Continue reading
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