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Category Archives: Things I wish I would have known when I was 15.
Even things that don’t look perfect can still mean something good
As any girl will tell you, the teenage years are hard and sometimes downright suck. The past year has been especially difficult for my daughter. Her knees required one more surgery to remove the appliances repressing her growth plates for … Continue reading
Yes, reality bites, but it’s best not to ignore it.
The concept of “free” is thrown around a lot now days. I personally teach my children to be wary of anybody touting “free” anything. As my mother always said, “Nothing in life is ever truly free.” This week my oldest … Continue reading
When I’m lucking enough to stand outside the fog
Where I live gets some pretty crazy fog in the valley during the winter time. I live high against the bench of the mountains so our home isn’t ensconced in the thick soup as often as those that live in … Continue reading
Value beyond 1st place
I have been a judge for swim teams for several years now. It’s a way for me to watch my daughter swim without her having to worry about my competitive side coming out. I can’t say anything while I’m judging … Continue reading
What matters most…
Sometimes the only way to know what really matters most in our lives is have it taken away. A few weeks ago my youngest son was hurt on the football field. He was running the ball and ended up being … Continue reading
Clueless and not ashamed to admit it
I spoke to a room full of girls over the weekend. My focus was on the importance of recognized that everyone you meet has something they can teach you. I shared with them an experience I recently had with a … Continue reading
Relationship 101: Are they willing to climb back in?
Along this road of blogging I’ve given relationship advice many times, but finding the right kind of boy for you can be a tricky trial and error for any girl to navigate. A few weeks ago my husband reminded me … Continue reading
