Birthday parties can be a very big deal for kids and can be completely overwhelming for adults. This story is one birthday experience we had and some lessons learned through the years.
Month: April 2021
When the Running Gets Tough
In 2020, I was running consistently and improving every month. At the end of the year, I was injured and ill. Recovery was slow and challenging – and full of important lessons.
50/50 Is Not The Goal: Nobody Wins When You’re Keeping Score
In one of my hardest months of quarantine, I started keeping score between Afa and myself, comparing who was doing more around the house. As one might imagine, there were no good outcomes of that choice.
Book Review: Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen
High recommend this book on a different style of parenting that I have found very effective as I slowly implement it into our family.
Zip Tie Solutions: Creative Fixes to Life’s Small Problems
When there are little irritations, I can either try to ignore them until my I compeltely lose my patience…or I can find a zip tie.