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Family Goals: 2018
I recently finished reading a book about the epidemic of over-parenting, and one of the things I’m majorly guilty of is approaching parenting like a project.I definitely don’t want to over-parent. I believe in its ill effects. I am constantly trying to find the line between being intentional and thoughtful with this one life I have and approaching parenting like a project that negatively impacts my children. It’s hard for me!So please chime in with your sincere feedback any time on any post! I mean it. I only ask that you say it with a kind tone (but the actual feedback can be straight to the point).But… Read More -
Hello, 2018!
Some of my friends were worried about me after receiving my somewhat depressing holiday card recap of 2017. I had to assure them that I was actually feeling a lot better by the time the year was coming to a close and I was gearing up for 2018.My theme for this year is Sustain & Strengthen. If I were going to use a yoga metaphor to explain, it would be that I’m not going to introduce any new poses into my repertoire; I’m simply going to keep practicing the ones I know so that I’m doing them with more strength, composure, and grace.It means that I cut… Read More -
Saying Farewell to 2017 (See You in 2018!)
We are so close to the end of the year, my friends!I do feel like I’ve made the most of this year. I am so grateful for all that I have, and I want to savor every last bit of it.I’m still brainstorming what I hope to manifest in 2018. I started writing a lot of different things on one single page: savor, being rather than doing, family goals, slow to say yes and fast to say no, sustain, friends/connection, ukulele, tennis, Saturday Suppers, starting an Austin chapter of Navigators, 40th birthday party, podcast, a weekend away with Matt, getting our will done, therapy, beautiful office.Then I… Read More
