Category Archives: Being a grown-up

Karah Levely-Rinaldi: The dresser, episode II – “Return of the Stinkeye”

Posted on 16 April, 2013 by krinaldi

So, here I find it two weeks since my last update on the dresser project with my 13-year-old. There’s no empire or light sabers but plenty of clashing to go around. I don’t want to get all negative about this … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: ‘They grow up too fast’

Posted on 6 March, 2013 by krinaldi

“Enjoy them when they’re young – they grow up too fast!” Did you ever want to punch anyone who told you this when your kids were babies? OK, not REALLY haul off and hit them. I will admit, though, that … Continue reading →

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Christina Olcott: I’m back

Posted on 6 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

I updated my Facebook profile last week. I had been wanting to do it for some time but kept putting it off. I changed back to my maiden name, and it was the weirdest thing I have done in a … Continue reading →

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Sara Todd: Stop comparing (and give yourself a little grace)

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

A few weeks ago, I was invited to a Pampered Chef Party. I accepted because the hostess is one of my best friends. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and that the night would end with … Continue reading →

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Christina Olcott Mundell: Our kids, a year after their family split up

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

I found out my parents were divorcing through a phone call. I was a junior in college. Newly engaged. Busily planning a wedding, going to school and working to support myself. I remember thinking it was odd that my mom … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: 37 is going to be a blast (even if life isn’t as I planned)

Posted on 12 December, 2012 by vdaehn1

I turn 37 this week, and I remember a time when I never thought I would ever be this old. I remember thinking that anything over 30 was just ancient and I was never going to be that woman who … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: When the bottom drops out

Posted on 10 December, 2012 by krinaldi

‘Til death do us part. I don’t think most people go into marriage, save Elizabeth Taylor or a few others, with any other intention but being together for life. I know this was my intention at age 23. I am … Continue reading →

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Judy Purser: The hum of our lives

Posted on 3 December, 2012 by vdaehn1

‘Been thinkin’ a lot about oceans, lately. I’ve tried to replicate it with my voice, to no avail. That is, the never-ending background “HMMMMMMMM” that an ocean makes.  No, I don’t mean the periodic swoosh of waves as they find … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: Tradition

Posted on 28 November, 2012 by vdaehn1

This time of year, I start thinking about traditions. (Cue the song “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof. You’re welcome.) Does my family have traditions? I try to make the holidays and family gatherings a special event and pull out … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Comparing ourselves to others

Posted on 29 October, 2012 by vdaehn1

Do you ever wonder, as a mom, if you just aren’t quite “good enough?” Even though you tell your kids they’re good enough, smart enough, and doggonit, people like them, you don’t quite have that belief about yourself? I’m in … Continue reading →

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