decorating the tree

As I think is true for many adults, Christmas has lost it’s “magic.”  Christmas was, without a doubt, my favorite holiday.  The first snow, shopping for presents, wrapping, meals, family, games … I loved everything about it. Why is it now as a parent, I’m just rushing through everything stressed, not joyous, yet wanting it to be perfect for my children so they can feel…

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exuma with friends

Huge sigh … I had the most incredible time with my friends in Exuma (Bahamas).  Thank you, thank you, thank you! I haven’t laughed so hard, or felt so much at peace in a long time.  The weather couldn’t have been better.  The food is always fabulous (always is when someone else does the cooking & cleaning!).  And the water couldn’t have been bluer! The…

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