Self-Awareness
I'm all done crying (for now)
January 16, 2014
My days have lost their predictable rhythm and my usual coping mechanisms aren't working very well because life is simply not "as usual" right now. It reminds me of the early years with my babies.
At the beginning of this New Year
January 13, 2014
I believe it will be hard but I know it can be done. And for right now, that's all there is to write.
The hardest part is getting out the door
January 8, 2014
I may have thought the most difficult part of hiking the Appalachian Trail was going to be physical but I'm thinking now it might be something else entirely.
Women in the Wild ~ Book Reviews
December 12, 2013
These are the stories of wives, mothers, and homemakers. Thirties-somethings and middle-aged women who have known adventures beyond the wanderings of the youth and have not let their attachment to home and hearth, nor their doubts about their physical abilities, stop their adventures and outdoor pursuits.
Who is my Greek Goddess?
December 11, 2013
My identity as an outdoors-loving woman and wife to an adventurous man has been, at times, "in conflict" with my identity as a happy homemaker.
My mothering is good enough
December 3, 2013
Ultimately though, my freedom in mothering comes not from offering my kids unconditional love or setting the right boundaries. It doesn't come from knowing I'm good enough.
(the ultimate) Healthy Homemaker Series ~ mental and personal wellbeing
November 5, 2013
When I am healthy and well, in all respects, my husband and family benefit as much as I do. It's in everyone's best interests for me to take fabulous care of my wellbeing.
