About 4 weeks in to paternity leave, my husband took a call from a recruiter. I was home, but he was in charge of the baby while I took a bath or stared aimlessly at my closet or something. The baby started crying, and this man said: “I’m sorry, that’s my newborn crying. I’ll call…
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Happy 65th Birthday, Mama!
She may not care about her birthday, but it’s an important milestone, so I will care for her. To the best mama. … or maybe I care more because it means my 35th is impending??
Traditional Gratitude List | Feel Good Friday 060719
Today, we’re just doin’ a traditional gratitude list. Walking Town Lake My parents’ porch overlooking Lake Austin Ranch waters at Ranch 616 Crab claws Justine’s Athleta shopping with my mama (bought this dress I never would have if I hadn’t tried it on) Yard work … how awesome is it to have a yard to…
How do so many things happen at once? | Feel Good Friday 031618
Did all these things really happen in only one week?! Life is moving so fast. And I love it. I am grateful for: Mama’s visit Beautiful baby shower for one of my Aspen girls New football team(s) Impromptu patio hangs Weekend best friends Sharing wine at Mint Leaf Group texts with mom & trainer Sunday…
Mama Dives for a Flag | Feel Good Friday 110317
To me, it was no big deal. My mama has been filling in for me in desperate sports situations for years—she still talks about the time I made her play in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in high school. So to ask her to play in two beach flag football games seemed totally reasonable to me……
Grateful for the Mama | Feel Good Friday 050616
I mention the mama a lot on this blog, and not only because she’s been a constant reader since ::gasp:: 2007!, but mainly because she’s been a constant supporter of this blogger since 1984. My mom is a business partner, co-investor, best friend, champion, teacher, and provider. She has the most integrity of any person I have…
Phone Calls with My Mama | Feel Good Friday 080715
My mama is the best. Everyone who knows her thinks so. I am lucky enough to get to call her all the time—and some times, I do mean ALL the time. Tiny frustrating thing at work? Call the mama. Sort of exciting news? Call the mama. Possibility of exciting possibility? You guessed it: call the…
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Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Mama’s visit! Lots of hangout time + brunch at Eat Chow TWICE Finally…
My Mama is THE BEST
Seriously. Check out this article she wrote on DailyHap.com PS- She’s done everything on that list. Every day is Mother’s Day. I think the greatest gift she gave me and Jordan was the freedom to be ourselves. To this day, she may have (strong) opinions about our strengths, weaknesses, gifts, and goals, but what we…
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Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Patio parties, friend swaps, and a little coding success made for a great…