Sam wanted to go try a workout class so we went to Orange Theory together. I have always heard about it from friends and had no idea of what it entailed but was up for the challenge. I was pleasantly surprised that it seemed to incorporate most of what I am currently doing in my […]
It CRACKS me up that I own this meme. To be fair, I’ve been posting/sending/emailing it to people long before Sam was born so it’s been 20+ years of it. This year G’s birthday was ON Easter (last time that happened was 11 years ago, I think!) so I had to post his birthday photos […]
Happy birthday to my incredibly kind, thoughtful, and introspective son! He is 16 today and the changes in the last two years alone have been amazing. But looking back and seeing the baby years, his accomplishments, and how he’s grown has been special. Being able to see him grow, learn, and embrace adventure has been […]
I’ve been struggling for a few weeks about gratitude and sadness. When I practice gratitude, I also feel a nice side helping of sadness right along with it. I had a friend tell me that was a little odd and we laughed about it. But it really doesn’t feel right. I was reflecting a bit […]
by Kristi on March 28, 2024
by Kristi on March 23, 2024
“It just dropped from the ceiling!” I walked in the house today to Sam sitting down to lunch. I leaned against the chair, chatting with her about the previous evenings events. She had a freshly made bagel sandwich on her plate. She had just taken a bite out of the sandwich so the plate was […]
by Kristi on March 20, 2024
Their last show together. #notsowordlesswednesday
by Kristi on March 13, 2024
by Kristi on March 11, 2024
“Any regrets though?” “None… I’m not being a footnote.” “A footnote?” “Yeah. In the story of your life.” I heard from at least three people that One Day was a sob story. And.. I just felt in the mood to sob. So I knew what I was getting in to. Then, 10 episodes in, I […]
by Kristi on March 10, 2024
I was quickly making a fruit salad for a party I was attending. I’m not satisfied with just buying the fruit salad from the store. Well. Sometimes that is perfectly fine. However, for family, it’s always better to take an extra 8 minutes and elevate it up and make it a bit more special. So […]
by Kristi on March 6, 2024
by Kristi on March 5, 2024
I don’t know if this “Siblings” chapter is my favorite chapter but right now it makes me a little sad. I think the Surprises chapter was the most nostalgic because it was really showing Sam’s softer side and how she felt in certain moments. This chapter I created makes me happy and sad to watch […]
by Kristi on February 28, 2024
by Kristi on February 21, 2024