A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Turn Burn Out Into Bliss and Embrace Joy

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Last weekend my youngest was committed to going to the "Water Steps" a man-made water fall in Pittsburgh by the rivers. (Fun Fact: Three rivers converge in Pittsburgh--The Ohio River, The Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River.)  He kept asking. I knew he was serious when he said, "If you won't take me, I'll ask  daddy!" Given that it was highly unlikely that would happen on an unscheduled day, I relented. So, we went. It wasn’t planned in the way most things in my life are. No calendar block. No checklist. No “productive” purpose attached. And, so in some respects it was uncomfortable. And yet, it seemed necessary. It was the idea of my 8-year-old—offered with the kind of urgency only children possess when something is profoundly important to them.
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Wordless Wednesday: Making Summer Memories

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White sneakers
In my mind, like Elvis, Spring has left the building and Summer is upon us. For me, Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, even though the calendar may disagree. That means that now is the time to enjoy ice cream cones, bike rides, afternoon swims outside, and great summer fashions like white sneakers. These are the ingredients for fun times and great memories. Here's to summer!!!


Toddler Enjoying an Ice Cream Cone



Learning to ride a bike



An afternoon swim





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