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Why July is my favorite month

July is birthday month in our household.  Both of our daughters were born in July.  And my mom's birthday was in July, too.  Not only did we have parties, but we also had fireworks.  And cake.  And Vacations.  Basically, we had a lot of fun over the years. It's quiet here this year.  No birthday… Continue reading Why July is my favorite month

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A perfect empty nest friendship gift

I've discovered, as a little birdie in an empty nest, alongside a handsome Mr. who humors me, we can do this empty nesting thing.  Well, not really, we're both still learning.  But, we know we/I'd have to one way or another.  It is inevitable.  All parents go through it.  At least I'm not alone, even… Continue reading A perfect empty nest friendship gift

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

A welcome trail to and from the empty nest

In one month I've had the opportunity to see both of our daughters.  As they came and went, I thought back to when they were just little tikes that needed their parents.  They've grown quickly and that time in life now seems so far off.  A well-loved and somewhat distant memory. I didn't get to… Continue reading A welcome trail to and from the empty nest

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The well-traveled road to an empty nest library

The moment I became a mom, I discovered I must've forgotten to ask a lot of important questions in life up to that point.  I hadn't traveled that road before, and I was scared as hell thinking I'd fail. I was determined not to fail at the adventure of being a housewife and a mother. … Continue reading The well-traveled road to an empty nest library

Adventures · Emptying the nest

Road trip

Where am I? Heading out on a road trip. I'm super excited to travel for work. In the direction I'm heading, it is close to one of my kids! Yay, I get to see my daughter. I'm taking a solo road trip - don't ya worry about me, I'm a big girl - just like… Continue reading Road trip

Emptying the nest

Empty Nest Reflections on Mother’s Day

It's quiet here this morning in our Lil' ol' empty nest.  I'm an empty nest Mom, on Mother's Day.  There, I said it. It's the first Mother's Day where I won't see either daughter.  We have no forced plans to see them.  Or a vacation to share.  I can't believe we haven't hugged since we… Continue reading Empty Nest Reflections on Mother’s Day