In July of 2013, I got a tattoo. It’s my second one; my first, an angel with my kids’ names in Greek and Hebrew, is on my back between my shoulder blades and stays hidden most of the time. But in July, I felt bold. I felt the need to mark everything 2013 had brought. …
Category: Marriage

Date With a Bookworm
Steven’s parents wanted the kids this weekend, so Steven and I have had 2 date nights! We have two typical kinds of date nights: Dinner and a Movie, or Dinner and a Bookstore. Yes, I know. We’re so exciting. On Friday we couldn’t agree on a movie to see, so I suggested going to a …

Anchors in the Storm
Life is crazy right now. Since the school year started, I have had only one full day to actually sit at my desk and work. The rest of the time I am visiting teachers, meeting with principals, planning PDs (Professional Development) with teammates, presenting PDs to teachers, and somehow trying to fit in all my …

Best Time of Your Life
So yesterday my therapist (yes, I see a therapist. Get over it.) asked me, “Do you feel better now than you ever have?” “In my life?” I asked. He nodded. “Yes, in your life.” That’s a hard question to answer. I’m really bad at answering “favorites” questions. Like it’s hard for me to name my …

One Night I Went to See A Band . . .
Last night I the kids and I hung out at Davidson Academy (Steven’s work and my kids’ school) for a while to hear a couple of bands play. Steven was in charge of this on-campus retreat thing yesterday and today. They’ve had chapel, done service projects, had a bunch of games and activities, and last …