Some Thoughts About Feelings

Some Thoughts About Feelings

Feb 7, 2019 | Parenting, Relationships | 1 comment

I’m in a few parent groups on Facebook. I generally find them supportive and filled with lots of good suggestions and recommendations. However, I periodically find the groups frustrating based on many of the group members’ need or desire to push away the feelings of...
Letting Our Kids Fly, or Sail, or Drive, or . . .

Letting Our Kids Fly, or Sail, or Drive, or . . .

Jan 10, 2019 | Parenting

Last week, I put my daughter on a ship to sail around the world for her semester abroad. First off, let’s acknowledge how truly privileged she is to take a trip like this. Her father and I work hard, but so do most families. We are grateful that we can do this for our...
The Empty Nest Update

The Empty Nest Update

Dec 13, 2018 | Parenting | 8 comments

In August, my husband, our dog, and I became empty nesters. I was both excited and apprehensive about having all of my children away from home. I love the chaos of a busy and full home and I love time with my children. On the other hand, I’ve spent the past...
The Biggest Relationship Lie

The Biggest Relationship Lie

Oct 18, 2018 | Relationships | 2 comments

Have you ever heard this saying, “Happy wife, happy life?” Or, “It’s my job to make my husband happy?” Or, “He just doesn’t make me happy?” I so often hear people talking about being responsible for someone else’s happiness or holding someone responsible for their...