One month ago Cole found himself grounded. Grounded from video games. Grounded from television. Grounded from technology. For an entire month. The last month of summer break. As his punishment was decided, I selfishly thought with dread “what am I going to do with him to keep him entertained for four weeks without a technologyContinue reading “Beyond Grounding”
Category Archives: Letting Go
Whirlwind
Mental Reminder to myself: Goal #7 on my current list of goals – Stay flexible and open-minded as Christian starts his new job. (Did I mention he got a new job? again! This time he’s working with Craft Beers. He is a very happy man!) Remember longterm life goals for our family – This isContinue reading “Whirlwind”
Loving-Kindness
May I be filled with loving-kindness May I be well May I be peaceful and at ease May I be happy This weekend I tackled twelve long hot humid miles. I struggled through each mile. Each mile reminded me that this is the worst-case scenario for running in the summer – 94% humidity, sunny skies,Continue reading “Loving-Kindness”
“A Little Parentheisis in Eternity”
All great changes are preceded by chaos. ~Deepak Chopra I knew 2012 was my year to learn the meaning of the words Let Go. I knew the moment I truly heard and embraced these words my life would change. I had a new focus. I wanted to be present in each and every moment soContinue reading ““A Little Parentheisis in Eternity””
Three Restorative Miles
Poor Chet. He is going through so many baby changes right now. After he went down to bed last night at 6:45pm, he woke up again at 8pm…and 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:30, 4:00, 5:30, and finally stayed awake at 7:30. Whew. I wish on nights like last night he could find comfort sleeping in ourContinue reading “Three Restorative Miles”
Kristy Maute 