Category Archives: Things I’d Like to Remember

Dissecting an “Off” Day

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Kate F.

We looked at each other. Terror filled our eyes, yet oddly, we both still felt the strength of two women ready to fight. our way. OUT. Knowing our last hour of life could quite possibly be near, my heart beat … Continue reading →

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The Busy, On-the-Go Momma’s 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Work-Life Sanity: STEP 2

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Kate F.

Note: The following is the 2nd part of a 3 part series aimed to help better manage a busy parent’s days. The full series includes Step 1: Prioritize, and ends with Step 3: Locate Solutions within Limits (soon to be … Continue reading →

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The Busy, On-the-Go Momma’s 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Work-Life Sanity: STEP 1

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kate F.

~ ~ As a parent 99.9% of the time – balance doesn’t exist. Something always drops. Effective week at work? Home looks buried in a mess. House miraculously spit-spot? Family life suffered as you cleaned. Plentiful family bonding time? Often … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Break-up

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Kate F.

~ “Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did not.” (additional adaptation) It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight, or that his head wasn’t screwed on … Continue reading →

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Forgetting and Remembering

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Kate F.

I remember the day like it was yesterday. It began at 5:30 a.m. with work. When the clock struck seven I promptly paused my morning’s efforts and then proceeded to: Wake up three kids and get them ready for their … Continue reading →

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When Duty Calls

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Kate F.

~ ~ “The only exercise I excel at is jumping to conclusions.” ~ James Nathan Miller ~ On Friday, September 14th I got very important mail delivered to our home. It read: ~ You are hereby summoned to be available … Continue reading →

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The Earring Thief

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kate F.

~ Note: Since I was absent last week on this blog, the following is my feeble attempt at recapping two VERY LONG weeks in one short(ish) post. Monday Morning “Honey, have you seen my earrings?” I yelled down from upstairs. … Continue reading →

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Capturing the Chaos

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Kate F.

I woke up and realized that it was already Saturday. Where had the busy week gone? The week was surely NOT without its chaotic moments. A few points of overwhelming mommy guilt The occasional times of exhaustion and irritability Days … Continue reading →

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N-O-T-H-I-N-G.

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kate F.

Fifteen there’s still time for you Time to buy and time to choose Hey fifteen, there’s never a wish better than this When you only got hundred years to live Five For Fighting – 100 Years ~ My children are … Continue reading →

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One Day…

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Kate F.

Author’s Note: Today (and many days) I find I need a reminder – not just to accomplish the things that are on my to-do list, but also to remember what’s important in life when my days get busy. I’ve done … Continue reading →

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