Finding joy amid the chaos
Childhood is a time of dreams, laughter, and boundless possibilities. It is a chapter of life where imagination knows no bounds, and a scraped knee is the most common concern. But sometimes, the story takes a harrowing twist when childhood cancer enters the picture. Suddenly, the world of toys and playdates becomes a battleground, and …
If you’re like me, you know that managing a household budget can be quite a juggling act. With all the bills, groceries, and the ever-growing list of family needs, keeping your finances in check can sometimes feel overwhelming. Budgeting is the last thing you want to thing about. But the truth is Money Matters It’s …
What is a habit? One definition of a habit according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is “an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary.” It is something you do without thinking. Something that has been done so many times that it just happens. A habit can be good, bad, or even neutral. …
Personal finances are not that much different then finances in a business. What many people don’t realize is that they need to manage their money similarly to the way in which a business manages finances. When you take an active role in managing your money it allows you to understand which expenses are unnecessary and …
What is giftedness? There are many different definitions of giftedness. But children are typically considered gifted if they demonstrate the ability to perform at higher levels than others of the same age, in the same environment, and with the same experience. They are those children with more innate potential or talent in a specific area …
The evening of April 29, 2018 we took our 21-month old son to the Emergency Room. We never imagined how much that one visit would change our lives. Cancer was the last thing we imagined was wrong. We were not planning on going to the hospital that evening. For the previous few weeks our only …
I have always loved reading. But over the years I’ve noticed myself reading less and less. During the little down time that I have I found myself turning to the TV instead of a good book. I have been stressing the importance of books in my children’s lives, but failing to do the same in …
Laundry is my least favorite chore around the house. I will gladly choose scrubbing a toilet over doing laundry. I just find it to be an exercise in futility. Especially with children. I’m not talking about the sorting, washing, and drying. I love to have freshly laundered clothing. I even really like hanging sheets or …
I am an introvert. An introverted mom raising extroverted children. I love their extroversion. My children thrive off of being around people and don’t like having time alone. I however, as an introvert, need my alone time. I need my alone time BADLY! Batman is 6 and incredibly curious. He is also my only introvert. …
I love my children. I have loved my children since the day they were born. In fact I love ALL children. But I really do not like the newborn stage. For me it is absolutely miserable. I spent the first few months of my babies lives uncomfortable, exhausted, depressed, and living in a perpetual brain …