Yesterday while Marina and I were waiting for Roman to get out of school, I ran into an old friend who has a daughter a year ahead of Roman. Her daughter and Roman went to school together at a local co-operative preschool for one year.…
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Apple Picking & Fog Magic & Letting Go
Read moreHello, my beautiful friends! I can hardly believe that the first week of October has already slipped through my fingers. Warm weather and summer temperatures have been sticking around here, but still, there are signs of autumn’s arrival all around us. Cool, wet air in…
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Roman Starts Kindergarten
Read moreRoman’s first day of kindergarten was September 5, 2018. It was a day that I had dreaded since the day that he was born. My heart is at once broken and proud all at the same time. He was hesitant and shed a few tears…
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later you will understand
Read moreHello, friends. It’s been awhile — a three week break that I hadn’t planned, but such is life. Right? Things have been really hard for me since the middle of July. When I look back on these last few months, the title of Pema Chodron’s…
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3 Tips & Tricks for Back-to-School Time & 1st Day Jitters
Read moreThis post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NixUltra #CollectiveBias If you’ve spent any time with me over this last year, then you’ve probably heard me talk cry about the fact that Roman is about to…
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On the Go with My Best Girl
Read moreThank you Maxi-Cosi for sponsoring this post. Keep your little adventurers comfy, safe & stylish with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 car seat! Recently Roman wrapped up his two-week morning summer camp program. He had so much fun interacting with many of the children that will…
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My Little Artists: thoughts on motherhood & creativity
Read moreOne of my greatest joys as a mother is watching my children create. For me, the passing of time in motherhood has taken on a deeper meaning than anything I ever could have imagined. I witness the transformation of my children with awe. Through each…
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Our Everyday Favorites at BJ’s
Read moreThank you BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring this post. How adorable are my little helpers? Having such sweet little assistants makes my shopping trips so much cuter. 😉 I can’t remember how long ago it was that my father first got our family a membership…
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Love in the Garden: a few of our favorite things…
Read moreWe’ve reached the middle of August which is, in so many ways, the height of summer. The final, glorious climax of heat, humidity, sweat & sun before the season slowly turns toward the crisp coolness of autumn. Although much of the excitement of summer is…