Christine

 Eight years ago, when my oldest son was in Montessori preschool and my husband and I were researching the option of keeping him home to learn, I called a woman I didn't know at all simply because she happened to be a homeschooler.  I clumsily introduced myself and told her why I was calling, and she proceeded to allay my anxiety and turn an awkward conversation into a … [Read more...] about Mentoring, Encouragement

Last month I did something unthinkable, unbelievable, and thoroughly ridiculous.  Anyone who knew me as the nerdy, knobby-kneed, scared-of-the-softball girl who always sought a doctor's note to get out of running the mile at school would agree. I ran a half marathon.  That's 13.1 miles.  And all at the same time. My experience is not unique.  I'm just a middle-aged mom … [Read more...] about Do Something Ridiculous