Although Nico loves his new preschool (it is a dream come true) he hides behind my legs every time we arrive. He suddenly gets shy + clingy, grabs onto my thighs or tries to climb my body, desperate for me to stay. Saying goodbye to him...
Ben and his time machine Grandmas that aren't afraid to swing Swings that look like thrones Nico's contagious smile and vampire teeth Photos of Nico and Matt My beautiful boys
Dear Nico, You turned 2 yesterday. You weren't quite sure what a birthday was, or why everyone kept mentioning it, but I love that you sang Happy Birthday to yourself at odd times throughout the day. Unbearably cute. There are so many...
"Disappointment is the feeling of being let down. Disappointment is an emotion that makes people feel uncomfortable." "Boy, there's a lot of feelings that make people uncomfortable," Ben commented. We had been reading from a book called...
The gift of vulnerability This is a piece I wrote in my writing class yesterday. I had no intention of sharing it, but when I read it aloud in class (through sputtery tears) I looked up and saw that we were all a bit teary. On a day when...
I adore you Nico Boon Okay. So I've written this post three times and deleted it each time. What can I tell you about my precious Nico Boon? What can I share that feels real and true to where I am right now in this moment? Right now, I am...
For a long time I thought effort was the way. Deserving was the way. Being better. Trying harder. Striving. Not stopping. Until I realized that I was too anxious, too sensitive, too exhausted by all of that striving. I couldn’t do it...
Katarina (Kato) Wittich has had the great privilege to act as a midwife for many other humans as they journey toward wholeness and self love. She is a certified Rosen Practitioner, Yuen Practitioner, and Family Constellations Facilitator....
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Lea Redmond reveals the extraordinary hiding in the ordinary: a saltshaker, a penny, hand gestures, clouds. Lea creates books, toys, games and small adventures that invite humans of all ages to be curious, playful, and kind. Visit Lea’s...
Morning friends! Still integrating the BIG LOVE that was my birthday/book release party. People flew in from all over to celebrate. There was champagne and a wood-fired pizza truck. There was soft serve on tap and an appreciation station...
Jeffrey Davis is an author, team culture consultant, educator, and CEO of Tracking Wonder Consultancy. For over 25 years, he's inspired thousands of change-makers, leaders, and creatives to unlock their best ideas through the pursuit of...
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