I have been drafting this post in my head for about a week now. I have just been so busy that every time I sit down to write at my computer, work keeps nagging me. So. Much. WORK. But I am forcing myself to write it now or I will forget and the moment will … Continue reading Rites of Passage and Pride
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
No Longer Wondering Where She Gets It From
Zoë is a talker. And by talker I mean she NEVER STOPS TALKING. Seriously. Often times I feel really bad, because I am asking her to be quiet for 5 minutes here and there. But then I talk while she is quiet. Yes. I too am a talker. This really just hit me last night.  … Continue reading No Longer Wondering Where She Gets It From
Please Don’t Let Me Ever Be Single Again
I couldn't even imagine what it would be like to be single at my age (40--shhhh). I am so happy to be married (and happily married at that) with two kids who are amazing. I sometimes forget how lucky I am. My best friend is about a year older than me and isn't married and … Continue reading Please Don’t Let Me Ever Be Single Again
She Still Eats Random Food She Finds
So, the Mecca of all girlishness, consumerism and future bankruptcy--American Girl--just opened a store up in my fair city. I never paid much attention to this store before, even as I read/heard countless tales of moms and daughters trekking to the Chicago store for a special shopping trip. We just started getting the American Girl … Continue reading She Still Eats Random Food She Finds
A Life Lesson
One of the things I love most about Noah's school is the philosophy of growth, independence and that kids can do anything. The kids school has a great climbing wall and all the kids learn the basics in kindergarten and beyond and then in 6th grade they learn to belay. It's a great thing-to learn … Continue reading A Life Lesson
