Dodge! Dip! Duck! Dive! Dodge! I think I have discovered why dodgeball is such an important game to excel at! What is that phrase that is commonly said to remind you to think positively in negative and stressful situations? “When life gives you lemons…make lemonade.” What a lovely metaphor, if only that was really whatContinue reading “Lemon Projectiles”
Monthly Archives: March 2021
The perfect oxymoron
Whoa wait a minute Kari… what silly idea have you concocted now?!?!? I know that had to go through a few of your minds when you caught a glimpse of the title. I need you to just stop and think… how does that title make you feel. I know I can’t be the only mother/parentContinue reading “The perfect oxymoron”
The Toddler Conundrum
Hey there y’all. I must have time warped… I had no idea it had been so long since the last post. Welcome back! This topic is definitely a doozie!! As you all know, and perhaps some of you don’t, I am a first time parent and my kid is CRAZY energetic and strong willed. IContinue reading “The Toddler Conundrum”
Strength: a Superpower?
Anytime we see someone going through something difficult, we tend to stay safe and use generic statements. For example, “ You are just so strong. I don’t know how you do it.” It is meant to be a comfort and assurance, but, for me, it’s a frustrating phrase. There are many situations that we areContinue reading “Strength: a Superpower?”
One Step Forward, Ten Steps Back.
A few days ago, we were on our way home from work and school when we drove by some baseball fields. Henry asked “what’s that?” I explained to him that is was a field. He said “No mommy, that is a baseball field” (his dad used to coach baseball). He followed that statement with, “ThatContinue reading “One Step Forward, Ten Steps Back.”
With Death Comes Life
I know the title of this post seems a little backwards, but just bear with me. Many times when we experience death, no matter who or what they are to us, we get caught up in the finality of it all. We only see what we have lost. It is easy to focus on theContinue reading “With Death Comes Life”
