Warning, this post may very well read like a commercial for Pogo Pass. But, in the middle I hope you like seeing my kiddos & I during our adventures in Tucson this weekend. With B traveling so much, it’s been me and the kids solo for way too much time! And I think we may all […]
It’s Really Easy from the Sidelines…
When I was younger, my mom was going through some of the same struggles I am now. Literally. She had a teenager who made some of the same or similar choices to my son. There was lying and hiding and even a little drug use. I remember thinking of what I would do that would […]
Whatever you do, don’t ask Google
Have you ever felt miserable and googled your symptoms? Ever done a Web MD search? Did you find out that you probably have cancer and the type of cancer that you have is likely fatal? It’s the same for criminal stuff. If you love someone who is facing charges, don’t Google. You just don’t want […]
If it’s easy, you’re doing it wrong
Now that we have been parenting teens for a few years, I can tell you that it is the hardest thing I have ever done. I used to ride a bicycle and I remember being told that the hardest hill is the one that you’re on. And that is true for parenting, 100%! When we […]
And the Vinster
You know how the first born kid has books upon books of photos & the next kid has maybe a handful? And if there are more than 3 kids, there is no chance for that last kid? Well, that’s sort of how I have been lately! I was so good about getting some photos of […]
The Positive Side
Teaching the class I taught to future foster/adoptive parents, there was one common complaint among my students. Class after class they would tell us that we were too negative. We only shared the hardships of fostering. We only shared the horror stories. Now, even though we are no longer fostering, I still try to keep […]
2015
So much has happened, but most of it has just been life… The normal busy stuff. The normal day to day, kids, work, friends, sports, school, scouts… There are huge changes looming on the horizon for us, but nothing that is clear or ready for the masses. But, we have already started taking on 2015. […]
Loving sharing the role of Baby
I used to worry about having babies around. B & V can both be very jealous. But, the little dude is showing me that B is ok with sharing the role of baby. She does want more hugs & kisses from him than he wants to share, but they make it work. Kind of funny […]
Home again?
When I was finishing my last semester at NAU, one of my most favorite professors of all time gave each of her students a pine cone… A little piece of Flagstaff, a reminder of our time here. And she, wisely, told us that the next time we returned it wouldn’t be the same. And it’s […]
Day 1
How many days over the summer you think I will manage to post…? I tend to go in spurts. And sometimes living takes all of me–no energy to type about it! Anyhow, right now I am typing at Taco Bell. We are taking advantage of a freebie. When the D-backs score 6 or more, […]
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