When You Stop Walking On Eggshells...

Years ago, we met a really cool lady. We bonded immediately. She welcomed us into her family. Over the next couple of years, we spent a lot of time with them. We celebrated birthdays and enjoyed a couple of holiday dinners with them. Lisa and I assisted with many of their fundraising efforts and volunteered quite a bit of our time. We certainly didn't mind and we always enjoyed seeing each other. But then, that all changed in a relatively short period of time.

Show Up. Be Present. Busy Is Not An Excuse.

Earlier in the week, a couple of our neighbor friends who have become family, invited us over this morning for a homemade waffle brunch. My first instinct was to say no. Sundays are a very busy day for me. But. Before I declined, I reminded myself that I needed to stop using busy as an excuse. We accepted the invite.

This Was The Scene When Lisa Took Coco To The Doctor

Our kids never fail to surprise or amaze us. Today was one of countless examples. Lisa took Coco to our local veterinary hospital for vaccinations and a wellness check. This was the scene immediately after Lisa closed the door. The photo itself may not depict the relevancy, but...

We Finally Got To Meet Carol. What An Incredible Evening. We Made Memories.

Yesterday I mentioned that we'd be sharing our table with a very special guest this evening for dinner. That happened. I'm exhausted. It's shortly after 11 p.m. I should be trying to fall asleep, but I'm still elated from our fantastic evening. And, well...we're getting a bad thunderstorm right now and there is no way I can fall asleep until it passes.

When You Have A Day That Feels Almost Perfect...

Lisa took a couple of vacation days before the weekend. Today has been absolutely incredible. We slept in until 6:30. Enjoyed our morning coffee together with the kids while chatting. I caught up on some desk work and housework. All of our kids were groomed and got bubble baths. I tackled some of the items on my Work At Home Dog Mom Honey Do List. After Lisa ate lunch, she spent a few hours outside mowing the lawns and other yardwork. During that time, 3 great things happened...

Yes, We Celebrate Mother's Day

If I received a dollar every time someone asked either Lisa or myself, "Do you 2 celebrate Mother's Day," we would probably have enough money for a mini shopping spree at Lowe's or Home Depot. Or, I could go a little crazy buying books from Amazon.

My Therapy Of Choice Was Playtime With The Kids, Baking, And Reading

One of the bigger lessons I've learned in life is that you can't change people. That includes, but is not limited to, their behavior, actions, negativity, irritating qualities, or the amount of stress they dole out. These not so favorable traits can range anywhere from being slightly annoying, yet tolerable, to causing massive disruption and stress. Regardless, the only thing that you have the power to control is how you respond to it.