A Meditation on Patience for Parents Dear Stranger, You were finishing up browsing at the rock shop when Easton and I walked in. You gave us a half-smile as Easton and I started to browse and he pointed out the dinosaur fossil kit he liked. Easton is only 6, so sometimes his voice is a …
How to Make a “Better-Not Best” Choice When Dining Out When you’re watching what you eat, going out can become a stress-inducing situation. You can’t control the ingredients. There will be a whole menu of temptations. There will likely be drinks (to booze or not to booze is always the question). Don’t let your fitness …
This post is part of a partnership with FIT4MOM DuPage County. All opinions are my own. When you set a fitness goal, it helps to set yourself up for success. You’ve done the planning and you’re doing the hard work — make sure you have the tools you need to reach that goal. Right now, I’m …
It’s now been three weekends in a row that #DoneWithFun Daddy and I have had a legitimate date. Time away from the home, without the kids. With an actual scheduled activity rather than ending up running errands at Target after dinner before coming home to the babysitter (OK, our parents) at an embarrassingly early hour. …
