Yearly Archives: 2014

As always, Story People say it best. . . “Moms come in all shapes & sizes, but they’re pretty easy to recognize because they’re the ones who teach you stuff all the time about how to be in the world & sometimes that sounds a lot like:  Chew with your mouth closed. Sit still, Stand […]

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Before there was Running Chatter, I wrote. Before there was a husband and three kids, I wrote. Before there were pictures, I wrote. As far back as I can remember. . . I’ve written. I wrote to see, to feel, to process, to understand.  With each written word the burden was lightened, the story was […]

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We are currently potty training Meadow.  Sure, I’ve talked about Meadow and the potty before–I mean, really, these are big events in our home.  It was hit and miss at first.  We celebrated (the rare times) she went on the potty, but for the most part, we just didn’t push it.  I’m sure there are […]

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When I began this blog, nearly four years ago, I was a Mama of a four year old and a two year old.  I was slowly but surely ticking off my hours toward my independent counseling license and life, for the most part, felt simple. Our days were slow and deliberate.  We drank in simple […]

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“I’m fastest, he said, when I’m the one that gets to say go.” –Brian Andreas, Story People I love watching them and closing my eyes to to listen. . . I hear screams of “Go!” “I won” “You’re out” and “You cheated”!  When I look around I see dirty faces, dirty knees and and watch […]

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