Pockets of Sunshine
There are moments in the day that it seems that we've accepted this new normal. It doesn't feel too bad. In the mornings, the kids and I...
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Apr 3, 20204 min read
Princesses & Potty Training
Good news: Zoe is now potty trained.
Bad news: The day after we started training her, all the girls wore princess dresses (except Zoe)
Mar 24, 20203 min read
You still have a choice
And it's easy to dwell on all the unknowns, the news, the dishes, the laundry, the never-ending list of things...
Mar 17, 20205 min read
Bonding in Quarantine
It shall definitely be a period of growth, patience, love and grace as we do what we can to keep ourselves from going crazy.
Feb 25, 20203 min read
Growing Roots
Over the 13 years I've been living in Mexico, people often ask "When will you move back? Do you ever want to try life somewhere else? Are...
Feb 18, 20202 min read
When we dance...
What about you? What keeps you grounded, connected and in love with your partner? Don't forget to tell them.
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Bravo to the Latinas
In my world, living in Mexico, married to a Peruvian, raising a bicultural son and daughter, I'm proud that Zoe will have examples of women
Jan 22, 20203 min read
Trust your Limits
I bought a new shirt last week that says "Trust your Limits". When I first bought this shirt, I didn't love it. I like to think that the...
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Then & Now
Then: "All my friends are moving away, I don't have any friends." Or at least that's how it felt 6 years ago as the school year was...
Jan 6, 20202 min read
Seeing the mountains
It's funny. Sometimes it takes getting out of the routine or in this case out of the city to appreciate what you already have at home.
Dec 15, 20193 min read
Worth Carrying
All that's been learned over the last decade, there's some things that are worth carrying into 2020 and others better left behind.
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Making a Life
Giving, whether it's our time, resources or money, ends up being such a blessing all around.
Sep 9, 20193 min read
Writing the next chapter
I went to therapy last week. I was almost embarrassed to tell people. Growing up, I had this idea that only weak people went to therapy...
Nov 20, 20182 min read
Never say Never
Last week, while sitting at church and listening to our pastor Justin give the message, I got a tap on my shoulder and someone was asking...
Sep 6, 20183 min read
Stressed? You're not alone!
Life can be crazy. We can have out of control, feels like a hurricane, will this ever stop, I just want to sleep, longest days ever....
Sep 1, 20182 min read
M is for....
M is for Mess. Our house is a mess. A lot of the time. Because I could be cleaning every time we take something out, but usually I'm also...
Aug 14, 20183 min read
Done is Better than Perfect
Any other perfectionists (or "recovering perfectionists") out there? In high school I remember calling myself a competitive perfectionist...
Aug 3, 20182 min read
Some Days Are Long
I wouldn't change life for a minute, I love so many things about my life. And there are so many times during the day I think "Wow, is...
Jul 25, 20182 min read
Date Night
it seemed like being parents took all of our energy and time, we knew we weren't going to make it as a couple.
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