The Journey of a Jeweler / Category_parenting

On being a mom

On being a mom

This thing called motherhood is not for the faint of heart. As we approach what is cons...
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The love of a parent

The love of a parent

Parent love. Being a human almost always dictates that you were a child....first. Someo...
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when your kids take your breath away

You know the feeling. Your breath catches. Something takes it away. Something surprises...
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When it's time to send her to college. Let go.

It's time. It's time to let go. That's what I am thinking as I watch motherhood flash b...
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Savor. Release. When it is time to send your baby to college.

Savor. Release. When it is time to send your baby to college.

One last evening together before he leaves for school. Shopping. Dinner.I wanted to rem...
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Homeschool. Public School. Parenting. Empty Nest. Silent Mornings. Peace.

Homeschool. Public School. Parenting. Empty Nest. Silent Mornings. Peace.

I sit on the quiet porch. The stillness is wonderful. It is chilly this morning so I ga...
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10 practical things every teenager should know before they go to college

10 practical things every teenager should know before they go to college

Teenagers. They are capable. More capable than you think. Here are 10 things they nee...
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Kids and Sports the rock solid truth

Kids and Sports the rock solid truth

Kids and sports. When you're wishing for your child to "make the team" there are severa...
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lasts. firsts. school.

lasts. firsts. school.

It's back to school time already. As a former "Michigander" this whole starting school...
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Parenting - Catch me? Do your children trust you?

Parenting - Catch me? Do your children trust you?

"Catch me mama?" Free falling. Backwards. Eyes closed. Trust. Faith. Belief. Remember...
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A letter to mothers of small people - soon they will be teenagers

A letter to mothers of small people - soon they will be teenagers

* update 2021 - everything i wrote below was said with the best of intentions. Everythi...
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New Trend for 2012 Short Hair

New Trend for 2012 Short Hair

The butcher. Me. And the Stop and Shop. I remember it well. There was this moment. I ...
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A New Start and a Birthday Recap

A New Start and a Birthday Recap

Tomorrow begins day one of homeschool. This will be our {gulp} 9th year! When I say it ...
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First Day of High School and my birthday week

First Day of High School and my birthday week

It's here. I can hardly believe it. My oldest daughter starts high school today. Tec...
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Thankful Thursday - they were grateful for me!

Thankful Thursday... ...an exercise in being grateful! I received an envelope in t...
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