Adventures · Emptying the nest

The pedals of joy in empty-nest parenting

I've been reflective all week, especially about my role in empty nest parenting.  I've wondered if I'll ever get used to our kids not being around.  Or will I always miss their younger days when I'd see them every morning, afternoon, and evening?  Even if I remind myself it wasn't our goal in parenting to… Continue reading The pedals of joy in empty-nest parenting

Adventures

No shock, you can’t erase that!

Last night I saw the movie Lady Bird with my daughter.  As I watched the movie unfold, I was taken back to my own childhood.  Being a teenage girl wasn't easy.  It isn't a shock to say that, though, I don't think it is easy for anyone of us? As I was sitting there with… Continue reading No shock, you can’t erase that!