The other day I took the kids to mine for treasure at a fun little shop near Brevard, NC. The two older children were thrilled. My four-year-old was excited, but she quickly grew weary of digging and sifting through the sandy dirt because she couldn't seem to find a treasure that was “big” enough in … Continue reading Dig baby, dig!
Tag: disappointment
I see you…
You’ve been traveling for more hours than you care to count and there are no rest stops in sight. It’s difficult to keep focused on the road ahead when it’s raining and the gps on your phone has stopped working. It’s dark and you’re on a two-lane road, in cow country. You’ve run out of … Continue reading I see you…
Yes! To trying again
I said yes to a loved one and it didn't turn out as I had hoped. It was difficult and awkward and ended...well, not good. Disappointed and frustrated, I whispered an I'm sorry, picked my pride up from the floor and resisted the urge to hide under the nearest coffee table. Yes doesn't always end … Continue reading Yes! To trying again