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As a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Please join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in a chaotic household.
Pyramid Theory
November 03, 2017
G-Man had an early flight to Chicago, so at 2am I was awakened by the concerned bark of our dog, Miss Butter Jones. I could not get back to sleep. While tossing and turni...
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Costumes
October 27, 2017
After I read the letter in last week post to my children, we had a really nice discussion. I used Winnie the Pooh to better illustrate how I was feeling. I told the kids...
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Grief
October 20, 2017
Dear M, B, T and Q,
I think it’s clear to all of us that Mom’s not totally herself lately. Sure, we still laugh and dance and joke around, but it’s less often and I’m mo...
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Mean Mama
October 13, 2017
When it comes to being a mother, I like to think of myself as being like a body of water. Cool and refreshing, all fun and games, but if you don’t respect me—I can take y...
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Wildflower
October 06, 2017
Sixteen years ago today, G-Man and I got married. I often say that Gregory is the biggest miracle of my life and this feels like the perfect day to reflect on why I feel...
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Hidden Meaning
September 29, 2017
These days, I hear a lot about the importance of “being present” and “in the moment”. I’ve even heard it explained that you should actually experience the water against y...
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Dashboard Lights
September 22, 2017
The fall schedule is in full swing. All of my jobs are demanding a piece of my attention. As my attention gets divided, my tank gets closer and closer to empty. When my t...
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How Our Family Beat the Disease of Alcoholism
September 15, 2017
Today is my brother’s birthday. He would have been forty-five. I was reflecting back on a story from when we were little. While on vacation, Mom and Dad had given us each...
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The Pain Gain
September 08, 2017
For many years I used physical pain as a personal memo that I should pull back or avoid something entirely. But, I was also sending out these pain memos to myself to avoi...
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Bad-Sad-Mad
September 01, 2017
After putting the last kids on the bus yesterday I walked into the house, and the radio in the kitchen was playing the song Happy. “You know, you’re right Pharell, I shou...
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Breaking Rules
August 25, 2017
In our family, it doesn't matter if the car ride is one hour or five hours—we all seem to lose it in the last fifteen minutes of the journey. After studying this phenomen...
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Expectations
August 18, 2017
OJ Simpson can’t catch a football. Heisman Trophy winner, MVP, Athlete of the Year, OJ Simpson. I was completely BLOWN AWAY to learn this while watching an ESPN 30 for 30...
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August
August 11, 2017
August can feel like one really long Sunday to me. Sundays get me every time. Am I supposed to relax or get ready for the week? Damned if I know.
Years ago I was introdu...
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Reacting
August 04, 2017
One thing that used to start my blood boiling was when our children would be crying hysterically or fighting right in front of my husband, and he would continue doing wha...
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Travel, the Re-entry
July 28, 2017
It recently occurred to me that I could adjust my schedule the week we come back from a trip. In all seriousness, for years and years I would try to execute all the same...
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