Transitioning Into My New Job As Full-Time Mom

About mid-way through February we went in to meet with G’s teachers for his regularly scheduled parent/teacher review. What a shock it was to hear that in 2 weeks the doors to his school were set to close! I loved his little school and teachers so much, I cried...
March Happiness Project Focus: Connection

March Happiness Project Focus: Connection

It’s natural over time to feel like you lose connections with the people around you, especially when you have kids. Life tends to turn you inwards, to the needs of others instead of yourself and connections just slip away. This month I’m hoping to rekindle...

FYI: Parenting Is Hard

“The days are long, but the years are short.” ~ The Happiness Project   Looking back on February, this month was exhausting. I did ALL THE THINGS with my kids! Also, listening to them, I mean really listening, is tough. It takes time. (Why is every...
February Happiness Project Focus: Parenting

February Happiness Project Focus: Parenting

Choosing the order of these first few topics for my 2016 Happiness Project was really tough. I ended up prioritizing according to what matters the most to me right now and also took into consideration what needed the most work. Organization just made sense for January...