by Kelly Richardson | Jul 14, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
As a mom, we all need this reminder. We want happy days, easy times, moments of love and laughter with our kids. Oh how wonderful it would be if it was always like that. But parenting is hard, so damn hard. There are days where we want to call “uncle” and run away....
by Kelly Richardson | Jun 29, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Self Care, Teenagers
If we have 17 chapters with our kids until their Book of Childhood is done, I’m at the beginning of the last chapter. Their Childhood. Their Journey. Their Story to tell. Book One, Chapter 17: The one where it all ties together. Gasp. Tear. Sob. It feels like I just...
by Kelly Richardson | Jun 1, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Self Care
Recently a dear friends mom passed after a long battle with cancer. The older I get, this season of life becomes inevitable. Our parents aging, dealing with illnesses and facing their mortality. And even though we are adults that should be equipped to deal with...
by Kelly Richardson | May 20, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Teenagers
There is nothing to say to you that hasn’t been said. We are sorry. Nothing happened the way you imagined. You were robbed. It sucks. It wasn’t fair. I’m sure you’ve heard it all. Our words are not intended to take away your disappointments, dismiss your feelings or...
by Kelly Richardson | May 11, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Relationships, Self Care
My phone blew up on Sunday. It was lovely. I am blessed to have different female friendships from all seasons of my life. An amazing array of strong women who span across the country that have become part of the fabric of who I am as a mother. Whether we did preschool...
