Have you ever been reading and have a major “a-ha moment” or feel like the author is talking to you? I’m reading Shonda Rhimes’ book Year of Yes (a must read) and I swear she’s writing about me!! In fact, we sound like very similar people…if only I was a writer/producer of amazing TV shows… Continue reading A Must Read Book

It’s always been a little tough coming back to work after a break, but being a mom makes it so much harder!  I had such a wonderful time with my little guy this past week.  We got to venture downtown for lunch with papa, he got his first haircut, we spent time with grandma and… Continue reading How many days until summer break?

Definition of perfectionism:  a personal standard, attitude, or philosophy that demands perfection and rejects anything less. Perfection is my middle name!  I demand perfection with everything in my life.  Cleaning probably takes me longer than most! Everything needs to be perfectly clean with no spots. My clothes need to be folded perfectly. I want everything… Continue reading Perfectionism

What crazy person goes for a run after 3 ½ hours of sleep and a long day at work?  This girl!!  Oh, the life of a new mom training for a half marathon!! As an athlete growing up, exercise has always been a part of my life.  About 5 years ago I realized that my… Continue reading To Run or Not to Run?!

Anyone who knows me well will tell you I’m extremely indecisive!!  Where do you want to go for dinner?  I don’t care!  What movie should we go see?  I don’t care!  What color should we paint the bedroom? That could take me weeks to decide!  I’ve always hated being the one to make decisions!!  I… Continue reading Decisions, Decisions!

The information in this article Cancer Causing Children’s Snacks is why I have been endlessly researching the healthiest food for my baby to eat. Maybe I’m being over the top, but I’m really worried about what I’m giving Jackson to eat and what it could be doing to his health. I was just reading about… Continue reading Which Foods Are Best?

As a teacher, I often wonder if I am reaching the needs of each one of my students.  Are they learning?  Are they becoming better readers?  Are they achieving good test scores?  There is so much pressure these days for our students to reach certain standards by the end of the year and the stress… Continue reading Melt a Teacher’s Heart

Since the day I found out I was pregnant with Jackson (actually, let’s be honest, since before I was even pregnant) I have been terrified of the day he would get sick for the first time. I heard the nightmare stories about my niece and nephew and was so scared of those things happening to… Continue reading Nightmare Come True

I came across this blog on a social media page and it really caught my attention. It listed 6 questions that are meant to help you find your life purpose. I thought they were meaningful, reflective questions that I would benefit from answering. I’ve always been someone who is negative and extremely hard on myself. … Continue reading 6 Questions