I am feeling very fortunate these days and I think it is important to remember how lucky I am. My marriage is awesome, not perfect, but at least totally awesome and healthy. My husband dislikes his job--the politics part, not the actual work he has to do. I like my job and know I have … Continue reading Lucky
Friends
Friends
I met Stacie almost 5 years ago, after we had adopted our son Noah. Stacie was in the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia and was one of the first in St. Louis. Stacie brought her son home about 8 months after our son came home (approximately--really I can't remember last week let alone … Continue reading Friends
I Should Not Be Allowed To Navigate–Ever
Well almost never. Sometimes I do an OK job, other times it's quite comical. This weekend provided two examples of my poor navigational skills. I have no sense of direction and never really have. This is not new and I am quite use to not exactly knowing where I am or where I am going … Continue reading I Should Not Be Allowed To Navigate–Ever
Thankful Day Four or Day 22
Happy Thanksgiving. I am officially stuffed. I went spinning this morning--it was a hell of a ride--so I don't feel too guilty for eating turkey and the wonderful Pumpkin Carmel Swirl Cheesecake Minnow and I made yesterday... I know I have said this before, but it is hard to talk about all things I am … Continue reading Thankful Day Four or Day 22
Friends or Day 10
I just got home from a great lunch with a few of my girlfriends. We meet once a month for lunch, as life is busy. We all met over 5 years ago when we were teachers (many of us first year teachers) and have stayed friends since. It is nice. I think as I get … Continue reading Friends or Day 10
Embracing Imperfection 