I have an addendum to my earlier post. The pick up has a blown head gasket (very bad news), a tow truck has been called. All the moving boxes have been loaded into my husband’s truck and they (and my son) have been delivered to the new home. Luckily, my DIL was there unpacking what she had brought in her car so my son has a way back to Killeen…[Read more]

I tried to take a nap today. Twice. And someone called me both times. So I decided that I was going to go to bed early. And the truck that my son borrowed from his father in law to move broke down on the interstate. So my husband has gone to help my son and I’m on stand by incase they need me to bring more tools, etc, out to them. I don’t think…[Read more]

Okay so no derby practice but a momma/daughter evening……

I’m learning tonight with her that I’m a good mom.  I know I have challenges with all 4 of the s in the house but being present & realizing a neurotypical teen girl can be fun. I’m able, tonight, to talk with her about her day, relate to a wider view & appreciate having watched a…[Read more]

I did this… and may add to it over time.  I find it hard to look at and recognize the good about myself!

Monday’s during the summer are our “adventure” days as hubs is off work, kids are free & we can relax.  During the school year, Monday’s are the day that I set up our weekly tasks/appointments & get our weekly dinners planned.

I’ll work on this while kid is at practice; it will distract me.

Sleepy bee from yesterday

Breakfasts & lunches this week are not planned due to daycamp; however dinners are

Mon-  leftover pulled pork on instant pot sweet taters with cheddar cheese, veggie slaw & fruit salad.

tues- derby night with Screamer so we will eat out, hubby & eldest will eat at home

Wed- chicken skewers, quinoa, veggies & hummus

thurs- pulled pork again…[Read more]

List is started. Not always easy for me to see the good in myself, but it’s getting easier.

I think it can be both a need AND a love, for what it’s worth.

Sometimes your needs grow out of how you have set up your self-identity. Maybe you value helping others, and love to do it, so you actually do need to help others to feel like your life is fulfilling.

But like you noted, that doesn’t mean you have to say yes to everything. I struggle…[Read more]

But I like your Dr. Phil moments!

Out and about in Cranberry today..  pretty day in between rain showers. These flowers caught my eye..  they look so sad!!

It was a short walk due to the humidity but a walk all the same! The crepe myrtles are in bloom and we’re not quite far enough into the summer that everything has turned brown from the heat! It’s all very green here at the moment! <!–more–>