I just finished reading all my old blog posts from2018. The first one was posted July 30, 2018 and the last September 21, 2018. A lot has happened in the last 7 years. I went to work full time in the Spring of 2019, we moved within our hometown twice, we lost several loved ones … Continue reading I’m back…I think
I bet y'all thought I would never return! It has been an amazing two weeks! As I shared in my last blog, my parents came to visit and they just headed west yesterday! We had an amazing time, but its back to a new reality for the Hoelscher family! As our new reality sets in, … Continue reading I gave in!
Growing up we go through so many stages on how we feel about our parents. As small children your parents are the coolest. They are the smartest, most comforting people we know. Then you get to your teenage years where your parents are not near as smart as you thought they were, you are embarrassed … Continue reading parents
Let me start by telling you that our apartment here in DC has an event calendar. We love that they have things planned for us to take advantage of. Tuesdays are Farmers Market day down the street, Wednesdays are treats in the lobby at 6 pm, and Thursday & Fridays are movie nights. The treats … Continue reading Seriously?
Let's back up to November 2005. The setting is Artesia, NM after Cody's graduation ceremony, we were all in a large room, I asked Cody to point out all the other guys that would be going to Deming, NM as well. He was pointing them all out and when he pointed at one guy I … Continue reading It’s about to get crazy…
I woke up on Friday and decided to have a 'yes' day. Some of you may know what that is, others may not, so here is a quick explanation. You are supposed to schedule a day a head of time and let your kids know that you will be saying 'yes' to all their requests. … Continue reading ‘Yes’ Day
Ok, I am going to go back a little to touch on a topic I already covered the other day. If you didn't read it you can check it out before going on with this one. Bathe Yourself in Joy In that blog I discussed choosing joy and not giving power to those around us to … Continue reading Jump Back James 1:19
WORD VOMIT-A point in a conversation where you say something that you really didn't mean to. I honestly feel like this is the story of my life! I have a HUGE problem with reacting to a situation with out thinking about the best way to handle it first! I could write a book on all the times I spoke with out thinking. … Continue reading Word Vomit
I feel the need to stress a point before I start. My blog posts and topics are not things/situations that I have mastered. Far from it actually. So far, I have picked blog topics based on what I am struggling with in that moment! So, this one is not going to be ANY different! First … Continue reading Bathe Yourself in Joy
mom guilt Guilt a mother feels anytime she takes time to do something for herself, outside of work, that does not involve her children. After barely seeing my children all week due to work, I had horrible 'mom guilt' when dropping them off at the sitter so I could go to the gym. I want to start by telling y'all that I found the … Continue reading Mom Guilt
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