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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.
I'm Not Sorry
September 14, 2018
While I wouldn’t label myself an ‘over apologizer’, I seem to constantly apologize for not getting back to people fast enough. I almost always reply within 24-48 hours of...
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Cleaning House
September 07, 2018
Over the summer, we spent time cleaning and organizing our home inside and out. I discovered that I actually don’t mind household chores. But the journey from not minding...
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Changing Direction
August 31, 2018
Lao Tzu reminds me, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” In the last few weeks, I’ve had a little look-see into where I’m heading. Bein...
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The Long Game
August 24, 2018
We’ve all heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. But, I’ve found that, surprisingly, there’s a...
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No Means No...?
August 17, 2018
My first response to almost every request that passes my children's lips is, “No.” Big requests, small requests, it doesn’t matter, just, “No.” You’re going to make a mes...
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Indulgence
August 10, 2018
Some synonyms for indulgence: satisfaction, gratification, fulfillment. When I think of ‘indulgences’ I think mostly about eating food I don’t normally eat and staying up...
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Farmer Mags
August 03, 2018
All four children go to sleep-away camp in 48 hours. I feel like Ralphie Parker on Christmas morning getting my official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model...
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Calm Down
July 27, 2018
Just writing the words, “Calm Down” can get me a little fired up. I used to warn suitors, “Do yourself and favor and don’t ever tell me to ‘calm down’.” I think it’s my v...
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Best Summer Ever?
July 20, 2018
Son of a Monkey’s Uncle, I have done it again. In an attempt to better understand my life I have gone and completely complicated it once again. I so often make things mor...
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Awards
July 13, 2018
Spending most of June in graduation/stepping-up ceremonies, got me thinking about awards. I thought it might be a good idea to give awards in our family at the end of the...
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Honesty and Denial
July 06, 2018
The other day I heard that stress is just another form of fear. Interesting. Because I feel like a person who faces their fears on a regular basis, I was taken aback by t...
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Gratitude Challenge
June 29, 2018
After last week's post Shake It Up, when I was essentially bracing myself as if I were about to be hit by lightning in anticipation of school coming to a close, I was str...
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Shake It Up
June 22, 2018
Grumpy Gretchen is rearing her ugly head in anticipation of another summer like last year. The summer of '17 was spent carting kids around and listening to them fight in...
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Tolerance
June 15, 2018
There are people who I get along with best when I have a deep connection to my inner peace. I’m able to take in their behavior, process it, mix it with a little compassio...
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Evolve
June 08, 2018
What I’ve found to be the most helpful in my relationships is doing the opposite of what comes naturally to me. If I tend to be the one to talk, I try listening. If I’m t...
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