happiness

36 Reasons I Love Being 36

This month I turned 36 years old. That sounds so weird to me, so I took a good hour to…

7 years ago

“Are you so happy, Mom?”

John David asks me one question every single day. "Mom, are you so happy? I just want you be happy,…

8 years ago

The Fear of Sitting Down and Little Tricks for Bringing Happy Back

What is she talking about, "the fear of sitting down??" Well, if you have it, then you know, and if…

8 years ago

My One of a Kind MawMaw and Her Secret for Happiness

The other day, as I dug through the books on my shelves, I came across a book I have thought…

8 years ago

11 Reasons Personal Interactions are Better than Social Media

The biggest change of the year for me has been that I'm so busy with people who I can actually…

9 years ago

“No, really I’m from here!” One perfect trip South

I'm so happy to tell you that our flight was a smashing success. JD is now a veteran flyer. He…

9 years ago

One Simple Lesson That Brought Joy Back to My Life

We look super happy in this photo, didn't we? We were sort of happy, but we were stressed. Alan has…

9 years ago

For the “Home school is ruining my life” days

Tomorrow we have family arriving, and it makes me feel like "Ahhhh, peace." I know things will be crazy around…

9 years ago

Spring Break Just Got a Whole Lot Better!

New York in the fall has nothing on DC in the spring! Ah, Spring, that glorious time of year when…

10 years ago

“Doctor say JUICE.” Funny Moments from Raising Four Boys

If you read my last post, Our Vacation Nightmare, then you know that this wasn't our best week.  Now it's…

10 years ago