99. {12/29/09} Today I reconnected with an extended family member that I haven’t seen for about 7-8 years. I was nervous, but it was fun. All I had to do was be myself and that’s easy :~)
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100 Things I Fear: family reunion
February 23, 2010100 Things I Fear: ridiculous expectations
February 22, 201098. {12/28/09} Today I gave myself permission to focus on work even though The Fam was off of work and school. I went to a 3 hour writing session, held my monthly coaching call, and posted to my blog. It was wonderful. Oh yeah, and I asked The Hubs to help out with The Girl [...]
100 Things I Fear: connecting with family
February 19, 201095. {12/25/09} Merry Christmas! Today I went to my in-laws without The Hubs who is at home sick. This is amazing movement for us as the in-laws and I haven’t always gotten along. But, we’ve done a lot of work over the last couple years and now it’s paying off. We spend time together because [...]
100 Things I Fear: living my own way
February 18, 201093. {12/23/09} Today The Hubs and I traveled back from Florida with my father-in-law, his wife, and my brother-in-law. We arrived at the airport in two separate vehicles and instead of waiting for the rest of the party I went ahead and checked in and went through security. Even though fear was saying that I [...]
100 Things I Fear: sharing my frustration
February 16, 201091. {12/21/09} I shared my frustration about a situation without attacking anyone. I was afraid of sharing how I felt, but I simply couldn’t sit back and not say anything. It actually turned out to be very helpful as everyone learned more about each other in the process.
100 Things I Fear: choosing for myself
February 15, 201090. {12/20/09} Today I went to church with Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary. I didn’t just do what my father-in-law was doing. I thought about it and decided for myself where I wanted to go. I’m so glad I did too because I really enjoyed myself and my father-in-law was totally cool with it. In [...]
100 Things I Fear: parenting
January 13, 201056. {11/16/09} I am so proud of myself for calmly getting us through what could have been a major disaster. I really can’t share the details as they aren’t mine to share, but I can tell you that I faced some serious parenting fears. I got through it by: Not pushing anyone through it Focused [...]
100 Things I Fear: teens
January 12, 201055. {11/15/09} I had a heart-wrenching experience today. My teenage daughter is going through some major stuff and as a parent I am often confused, triggered, and totally baffled by her process. But, I am so proud of myself for consistently sharing the truth about my observations, my feelings, and my intuition. I’ve also called [...]
Our House Is a Mess and I’m so Grateful!
November 8, 2009Guess what we’re doing? Here this might help: Of course I had to get shots of my babies too: As you can see the animal babies are much more camera friendly! I will be sure to post more photos next Sunday & we should be finished in 2 weeks {fingers crossed!} Be sure to swing [...]
Dear Alex ~ you are literary genious.
October 8, 2009Dear Alex ~ I don’t know exactly why I’m writing this here on my blog. I just am. And I wonder if it was inspired by this beautiful tribute post. You know what? It doesn’t really matter why… A few years ago you gave me a manuscript to read. I’ve always thought of it as [...]
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