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Friday Reflections

Friday Reflections

Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise. This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]

What must I do today to keep my baby safe?

What must I do today to keep my baby safe?

September 2013 We are going to the bookstore.  As I do for most anywhere we go, I give Happy a head’s up about what the plan is. “Hey, we need […]

Goodbye Five, Hello Six

Goodbye Five, Hello Six

Grade:  Kindergarten Favorite Color:  Red Favorite TV Show:  Teen Titans Go! Favorite Song:  The Best Day of My Life   Favorite Thing to do:  Go to the pool. Favorite Book:  […]

on trying not to raise a punk

on trying not to raise a punk

“Be a good friend,” I tell him as I stoop to kiss that sweet cheek of his before he walks into his TK classroom. Right now, he still lets me […]

Friday Reflections

Friday Reflections

Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little senses exercise.  This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]

It is NOT about the cupcake

As has become tradition here on the blog, every Valentine’s Day, I tell the same story.  It’s the story of one of the biggest fights in my marriage to BF.  […]

joy, peace, laughter, and light today and every day.

Wishing you…

 

this moment

this moment

trading out this week’s Friday Reflections for ‘a moment’ so I can soak up a few more moments with the family…

40 things to do before turning 41

40 things to do before turning 41

So, every year in anticipation of my birthday, I write a list. Do a set of fifteen regular pushups. Take my parents to visit family in Puerto Rico. Complete a […]

How do you do Happy's hair?

How do you do Happy’s hair?

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.  I have talked a lot about adoption in general here and at Mamiverse and so I thought I’d share a few posts this month about […]