It was just 4 little words she said to me. That’s all. I’m back at yoga. Let’s all say a collective ahhhhhhh… I used to think I was too hyper for yoga. I probably was. I think I was just un-blissfully ignorant of the benefits. Not just the stretching, strengthening, and balancing. The CALM. The breathing deep breaths. The lying flat on my back and being Continue Reading
Lessons From a Mom in the Shower
I heard that the new iPhone 7 will be waterproof. So you can take selfies in the shower???? WTH? No, people, it’s for mommies to “take a shower” but get to sneak in some Netflix for a few minutes! Quiet. Alone. Or partially alone, depending on the ages of your children. In the early days of being a First Time Mom, I absolutely treasured the shower. My firstborn did not read Babywise and Continue Reading
My Thoughts on Your First IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
It's astounding to me that we just had Ryan's 10th IEP!! The first one was when he was almost 3 years old, and not even walking yet. He began his education journey at Sunrise Preschool in Palos Verdes, a special education pre-school, full of caring, skilled teachers, therapists and staff. I can still see us sitting in the physical therapy clinic on the floor for his evaluations. "Miss Continue Reading
A Recovering Perfectionist’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays: 7 Tips
1). Wake up every morning and have your coveted beverage (mine is coffee!) in your favorite holiday mug. Write 3 things you will be grateful for this season. And don’t feel like you need to post on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram. Gratitude is still gratitude even if no one hears you say it. 2). Write your YES list. Here is a sampling of mine: YES I will enjoy and savor the holiday time Continue Reading
Pot & Porn
Raising teenagers in this century and this culture, we all have our different worries. I don’t worry if Luke might crack his head skateboarding. I don’t worry about straight A’s and getting into college. I don’t worry about a stellar high school resume. I don’t worry about our high school senior sitter (or anyone) driving him around. (His friends don’t drive yet.) I DO WORRY about Continue Reading
I Love Myself, I Love Myself Not (Part 2) ~~ My Interview with Kristin Armstrong
I am accepting of myself. I am compassionate and respectful towards myself. I speak kindly to myself. I am present. These are the key facets of self-love, according to my friend and writer/blogger/speaker/runner, Kristin Armstrong. Imagine this for a moment she said: You intentionally put together a healthy, yummy lunch for yourself, in the quiet of your home. Flowers in Continue Reading