First Days Can Be Tough

First Days Can Be Tough

First days can be tough. Especially for the overthinkers. The big feelers. The sensitive ones. For us, the anxious souls who don’t slip into newness with ease, first days are met with dread rather than anticipation. The worst case scenario seems entirely possible....
The Days In Between

The Days In Between

Many years ago I purchased a wooden sign that has since hung in our living room. It reads “These are the good old days” and I knew when I saw it that those words were true. I was happily married, lived in a new house, had a decent job, and was enjoying...
2018 Word of the Year

2018 Word of the Year

It seems to be a popular thing these days to pick a word of the year. Since I have a thing for words this is a trend that I can get on board with. A few years ago, my word was stronger. Last year I chose the word still. I chose it because I felt like I needed to slow...
Eight Days In

Eight Days In

I’m working from home today. I chose the dining room table as my office, because it offers me space to sprawl out my papers and a great view of the falling snow. It is my kind of day. I got my little man off to school with no drama from either of us. I’ve...
Holiday Idea House

Holiday Idea House

Decorating for holidays is something I love to do. When my husband and I shared a basement apartment in college I insisted we get a Christmas tree and it could’ve stayed up all winter as far as I was concerned. It fit perfectly between the mini fridge and the...