More Back to School Photos

by Denise // 18 August, 2019 // Comments off

Although I was a little weepy the first day of school, we all survived the first week of back to school! The first week flew by, which will probably be a good indicator how things will go the rest of the... Continue reading →

Back to School 2019: First Day of School Full of Lasts

by Denise // 12 August, 2019 // Comments off

With my oldest entering her senior year and my middle daughter starting her first high school year as a freshman, I feel like a kindergarten mom all over again. How did thirteen years slip by so quickly? As I snapped... Continue reading →

Happy 9th Birthday, Liam

by Denise // 23 July, 2019 // Comments off

Nine years ago, I held a tiny, bald baby That quickly grew into a man child. A box fort building, Video gaming, Skateboarding, Flossing, Dabbing, Dancing fool man child. With a wicked sense of humor, A funny little lion man... Continue reading →

Happy 14th Birthday, Emmalynn

by Denise // 12 July, 2019 // Comments off

As I snuggle with you on the couch, I slip into a memory of holding a tiny baby. This young woman curled up next to me is longer and taller than me, but still curls into a ball to cuddle... Continue reading →

KOA Campgrounds: A Glamping Getaway

by Denise // 8 July, 2019 // Comments off

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a yoga retreat at the Naples/Marco Island KOA Campground hosted by my friend, Lorraine Ladish of VivaFifty. While the yoga retreat provided an opportunity for me to unwind and slow... Continue reading →

Lessons Learned Our First Year Homeschooling

by Denise // 22 June, 2019 // Comments off

Like a symbolic milestone, I received my first homeschooling evaluation notification letter the other day. Wrapping up our first year homeschooling seemed like the perfect time to reflect on our achievements, successes and lessons learned. As a parent educator and... Continue reading →

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