Hey, y'all! We survived the hurricane here on the North Carolina coast and although our town and surrounding areas had (and still have) quite a lot to deal with, our house fared well. I ended up evacuating with kids and dogs while Ken stayed in town because he is considered "essential personnel" at … [Read more...] about Short “anywhere workout” for busy moms
Life lately: summertime wrap-up
“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” – Charles Bowden The ocean breeze is perfect for flying a kite -- but keeping up with toddlers at the beach is exhausting! happenings I kicked off summer with a hysterectomy, followed 5 days later by my 45th birthday. Yep, I know how to … [Read more...] about Life lately: summertime wrap-up
Our best summer ever: 3 things that helped
Perhaps the biggest lesson parenting has taught me is not to judge. I never understood parents who did the happy dance at the bus stop on the first day of school. For years I happily spent my days with my kid, homeschooling, and enjoyed the vast majority of those days. I was judgey about those bus … [Read more...] about Our best summer ever: 3 things that helped