I heard it come out of my mouth “Perfect buddy!” My son asked me if he did a good job cleaning off the stairs… this is often my response when he does a good job. “Perfect!” But it took on a new meaning for me last week when he burst into tears when the project he was working on didn’t turn out “perfectly.” “Mommy, I just wanted it to be perfect!” My heart sank. Has this been the model I’ve set for him? That he has to be perfect? God, I hope ... Read More
Christmas (cards) in July!
We just got back from vacation and my mind is already gearing up for my kids going back to school. Being the advanced planner I am, I’m already thinking about Halloween costumes, Christmas cards and our annual Friends-mas party. Yes, I understand it’s July, but the holidays will be here before we know it! I’m a stickler for a cute Christmas card, I have a file of our old designs and I love getting our family pictures taken each Fall with ... Read More
Roots in the Dark
Let’s talk about roots, and maybe my propensity to be a hospice house for plants. No seriously, I’m their last stop before inevitable death. I’ve killed succulents... let that sink in for a sec... succulents. I’ve never been a great gardener and a pretty basic house plant enthusiast. My amazing husband is the exact opposite - the man could make roses bloom in the desert. More than once I’ve asked him for flowering bushes, I even came home ... Read More
Summer Activities for Kids
Last day of school!!! Awesome! Oh wait... what do I do with these kids now? This is our first year with a kid in school, and with Summer looming my first thought was, "What in the hell am I going to do with him not in school or daycare?" Luckily, we registered E with some amazing camps to keep his body and mind active, but I know there are a ton of stay at home mom's that are looking at today with both excitement and dread... "I'm ... Read More
Happy(?) Mental Health Awareness Month
I’ve debated hitting publish on this post for 31 days. So here’s to practicing what I preach - authenticity, courage and vulnerability. Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m a carefree, happy-go-lucky, extrovert that struggles with depression. There’s a reason I haven’t been blogging or youtubing or instagramming or anything recently. Depression. Not postpartum, not seasonal affective disorder (it’s totally real, google it!)… full on, don’t want to ... Read More