Category Archives: Motherhood
Today, I am 40
At my parent’s house recently, I found a little box of slides from a photo shoot done a lifetime ago. They had been sitting there for 20 years, untouched, waiting for their owner. I’m the owner. As I was looking … Continue reading
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When She Went to School
Meet the Butterfly: She’s eight. Like all children, she is uniquely gifted. She loves life, has a passion for animals and science (seriously), she rebels against anyone forcing her to do anything. She’s an auditory learner and uses discussion to … Continue reading
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It’s Man Cold Season…Again
Growing up, I always thought my mom was the healthiest person alive because she never seemed to get sick. Of course, the truth was that she just never took any time off when she was under the weather. Moms are … Continue reading
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Dealing with the Anxiety of Life
There is so much to fear in this world, if you choose to pay attention. I try not to pay attention. I focus on all the happy, happy things in the world. Like cupcakes and babies and long baths with … Continue reading
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How Bono Made My Little Girl Vomit
It all started innocently enough. The Adventurer (now 12) was looking over my shoulder as I flipped through a then and now photo gallery on Shine about celebrities. I don’t normally do this. At least not often. Because I’m busy. … Continue reading
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One Moment: She Loves Me
One Moment will be a Friday ritual here at Adorable Chaos. I’ll highlight one moment of joy, beauty or mayhem from our week together. She called to me from the family room. ”I hope you don’t get mad,” she said, … Continue reading
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Adorable Chaos Returns
I forgot that I was a writer. I did. When I started homeschooling I swore that I would continue writing in some capacity. I swore I would keep that- just that – for myself. I didn’t. It’s been months now … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Calm Your Mommy Fretting
I’ve often discussed my own personal issue of worrying about my children so much that I miss out on all the fun. Today I have some suggestions to calm your worrying mind. Perhaps I need this more than you! You … Continue reading
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A Worried Mom
I’m sitting here in a comfy beach chair watching my girls play in the surf on their boogie boards. They’re having a blast. Why can’t I stop worrying and simply enjoy this beautiful afternoon? If I lose sight of one … Continue reading
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Freeze Frame
There are always moments in life we would like to hold on to. Today my 5-year-old came bouncing off the school bus and jumped into my arms. She told me how much she missed me and how happy she was … Continue reading
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I'm embracing the sweet chaos of my life as a homeschool mom of three little women, wife to city boy turned Wilderness Dad, and a professional journalist and freelance writer.
