Mom Life

Back to School Part 1: Mama P.O.V.

Second grade and kindergarten, here we come! How is it that the 2019-2020 school year is already upon us? Summer was sweet, but there is so much to look forward to when school begins again. There is a beauty about the gift of starting over again. There are new classrooms, new teachers, and new school […]

Continue Reading...

Mom Life | Teacher Life

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Well, summer has officially come to an end here. We feel so fortunate that we have the gift of summers together. I have new memories to smile upon, and a rested heart to move forward with. Here are some highlights when looking back: Now it’s time to look forward! It is the season of crayons […]

Continue Reading...

Mom Life

Women and friends

Water, food, shelter … and a sense of belonging. Basic human needs. We belong to our families, to our schools, to our neighborhoods, and to our work. And if we are really fortunate, we belong to a group that is special and unique – friends. Real friends, not just people you call friends for lack […]

Continue Reading...

Family Fun | Mom Life

July Celebrations in Review

July 31. Is it true? I think July is particularly special, because it is uninterrupted. In Wisconsin where we recently vacationed, for example, kids are in school until mid-June. Their July is like opening a gift to summer. Around here in Colorado, our June is free, but school begins right around the corner in early […]

Continue Reading...

Family Fun | Mom Life

June Celebrations in Review

I love that life provides all kinds of opportunities to celebrate. Some are big, huge, and life-changing! Yet some things are small and lovely, the reasons that make each day joyful. In our house, June is a happy and full month with much to celebrate. First up, Jameson turned five on June 3. FIVE! He […]

Continue Reading...

Family Fun | Mom Life

Summer Mom

My most important job is mom. I am mommy year round and 24/7. Those who know me best, however, know that I am one person with two mommy personas: School Year Mom and Summer Mom. Please meet School Year Mom. This is me most of the time. School-year mom is ruled by the clock. I […]

Continue Reading...

Family Fun | Mom Life

First Post! A welcome with confessions …

Welcome to my corner of the world, 40 degrees north latitude and 105 degrees west longitude. Life here in Longmont, Colorado is likely like yours-filled with joys and beauty, family and friends, stresses and work, and good warm feelings when you crawl into bed at night. The high blue skies and mountain peaks are extra […]

Continue Reading...