Tag: personal growth

Sewing, Socializing, Soccer and Other Scary Scenarios

I knew a gal years ago who used to say you should do one scary thing each day. Her kind of scary sometimes verged...

The Return to Normal

These months have been emotionally difficult. My husband is working from his tractor and I am blessed to be working from home. I'm thankful, but...

What’s in a Tool Box?

  When the safer at home order started and schools closed, I was initially grateful. I still am, but during the course of these uncertain...

I Am Not Good at This Quarantine-Parent Life

When I was trying to think about something to write for my next Chattanooga Moms post, I really wanted to stay away from talking...
Life at Home: A Reality Check

Life at Home: A Reality Check

Now that we’ve all been at home pretty much full-time for several weeks, it's time to take a moment -- and a breath --...
10 Things I’ll Never Do After Quarantine

10 Things I’ll Never Do After Quarantine

How are you hanging in there, Mama? This is an unprecedented time in our country and there was certainly no chapter in the parenting...

Enjoy This Time, It Flies By

  How many times did you hear, “Enjoy this time, it flies by!” while holding your newborn baby in your arms? So many. Too many....
Virtual Fatigue

Virtual Fatigue

I’m exhausted, y’all. Like most of you, I’ve spent the better part of three weeks adjusting to a new normal. A normal of #saferathome...

Struggling Not to Struggle

I'm struggling not to struggle right now as stressors pile up and affect how I interact with my preschooler. I already have a difficult time...
Exhaustion of Noticing

The Exhaustion of Noticing

Picture it. It was Saturday morning, and snow was gently falling in the early morning light. I had just rolled over to drift back...