by Dawn | Dec 23, 2015 | gratitude, simplicity, spirituality
Go check your mail. You didn’t get a Christmas card from me. Again. I know–you sent me one like you do every year. Now that you know yours isn’t on the way, you probably regret being so nice all year. Truth is, I feel a little guilty. Years back,...
by Dawn | Dec 22, 2015 | family, gratitude, self-improvement
It’s time to have a serious talk with the boy. I sit him down. “Listen, Declan,” I say. “Santa’s not getting you everything on this list.” “Yes, he will.” It’s a hefty list. “No, he won’t.” I...
by Dawn | Dec 14, 2015 | family, parenting, simplicity, spirituality
“Could you take Declan out so I can wrap some presents?” I sent the boys out to do I-don’t-care-whatever so I could start wrapping. I go to bed early. I haven’t been able to wrap with Declan poking his head out pretending to read, doing...
by Dawn | Dec 13, 2015 | domestic violence, self-improvement, spirituality
I’m obsessed with the letter W. Not just any W–a specific one. It’s the first letter in photographer Jodi Swanson’s Women of Strength photo book designed by the amazing Erin Tyler. Erin made me fall in love with design, but I never imagined...
by Dawn | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
“I had a nightmare last night,” says Declan. “‘I’m sorry about that. I have nightmares, too. ” I say. “You, Mommy? What do you have nightmares about?” He leans in for the answer. “Running out of money. Being sick. Not being...
