Family Life
The 10-Year-Old Trip to Disney: Part Two
When our children turn ten, we treat them to a 10-year-old trip. To catch up on the full story with Clare, check out part one, part two, part three, part four and part five. And, if you want to follow our escapade on Instagram, just search the hashtag #clarecelebrates10atdisney Today was all about the castle. We knew the earlier we arrived…
Read MoreThe 10-Year-Old Trip to Disney: Part One
When our children turn ten, we treat them to a 10-year-old trip. To catch up on the full story with Clare, check out part one, part two, part three, part four and part five. And, if you want to follow our escapade on Instagram, just search the hashtag #clarecelebrates10atdisney The 10-year-old trip is legendary at our house. It’s more than a…
Read MoreWelcome to Double Digits Sweet Clare!
She did it. She’s TEN. A decade, in a flash. We had the time of our lives on her 10-year-old trip to Disney (that’s coming at ya next week). There’s so much to share about Clare, so let’s get to that annual birthday letter, even if it is two days late. Mea culpa. — Dear…
Read MorePure Barre: One Year Later
I’m no fitness guru and I would hardly call myself a worker-outer (yes, it’s a word, my Instagram followers confirmed it). But a year ago this week I looked in the mirror and said: Enough. Enough of putting myself last. Enough of feeling tired all the time. Enough of hating all the clothes in my…
Read MoreA Birthday Letter…To Myself
I’m blaming it on the text message. A priest friend of the family texted me earlier today and said, “You should write yourself a birthday love letter. It will do your soul good.” And it gave me pause. I have no problem writing the kids’ letters, or our lives here for that matter, but I…
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