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Pockets of Sunshine
There are moments in the day that it seems that we've accepted this new normal. It doesn't feel too bad. In the mornings, the kids and I...
Apr 10, 20204 min read
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Princesses & Potty Training
Good news: Zoe is now potty trained.
Bad news: The day after we started training her, all the girls wore princess dresses (except Zoe)
Apr 3, 20204 min read
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You still have a choice
And it's easy to dwell on all the unknowns, the news, the dishes, the laundry, the never-ending list of things...
Mar 24, 20203 min read
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Bonding in Quarantine
It shall definitely be a period of growth, patience, love and grace as we do what we can to keep ourselves from going crazy.
Mar 17, 20205 min read
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Nobody else
Nobody else will do it for you.
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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Growing Roots
Over the 13 years I've been living in Mexico, people often ask "When will you move back? Do you ever want to try life somewhere else? Are...
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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When we dance...
What about you? What keeps you grounded, connected and in love with your partner? Don't forget to tell them.
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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Bravo to the Latinas
In my world, living in Mexico, married to a Peruvian, raising a bicultural son and daughter, I'm proud that Zoe will have examples of women
Feb 4, 20203 min read
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Trust your Limits
I bought a new shirt last week that says "Trust your Limits". When I first bought this shirt, I didn't love it. I like to think that the...
Jan 22, 20203 min read
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Then & Now
Then: "All my friends are moving away, I don't have any friends." Or at least that's how it felt 6 years ago as the school year was...
Jan 8, 20203 min read
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Seeing the mountains
It's funny. Sometimes it takes getting out of the routine or in this case out of the city to appreciate what you already have at home.
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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Worth Carrying
All that's been learned over the last decade, there's some things that are worth carrying into 2020 and others better left behind.
Dec 15, 20193 min read
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Making a Life
Giving, whether it's our time, resources or money, ends up being such a blessing all around.
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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Writing the next chapter
I went to therapy last week. I was almost embarrassed to tell people. Growing up, I had this idea that only weak people went to therapy...
Sep 9, 20193 min read
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Never say Never
Last week, while sitting at church and listening to our pastor Justin give the message, I got a tap on my shoulder and someone was asking...
Nov 20, 20182 min read
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Stressed? You're not alone!
Life can be crazy. We can have out of control, feels like a hurricane, will this ever stop, I just want to sleep, longest days ever....
Sep 6, 20183 min read
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M is for....
M is for Mess. Our house is a mess. A lot of the time. Because I could be cleaning every time we take something out, but usually I'm also...
Sep 1, 20182 min read
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Done is Better than Perfect
Any other perfectionists (or "recovering perfectionists") out there? In high school I remember calling myself a competitive perfectionist...
Aug 14, 20183 min read
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Some Days Are Long
I wouldn't change life for a minute, I love so many things about my life. And there are so many times during the day I think "Wow, is...
Aug 3, 20182 min read
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Date Night
it seemed like being parents took all of our energy and time, we knew we weren't going to make it as a couple.
Jul 25, 20182 min read
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