by Kelly Richardson | Aug 10, 2021 | Parenting, Relationships, Teenagers
Last Friday my daughter and I went to brunch with my best friend from middle school and her daughter. We’ve known each other since we were 12 years old with pimples and flat chests. It’s so incredibly fun when we are together. The laughter is loud (ask the people...
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 | 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 4, 2021 | Just Doing Life, Parenting, Self Care, Teenagers, Tuesday Truth
Love is the Best Gift Shared Between Generations Just a little reminder that time spent with grandparents is never time wasted! Make time for people who are are your history. Recent Blog Posts Love is the Best Gift Shared Between Generations Living With Monks Be Your...
by Kelly Richardson | Apr 14, 2021 | Relationships, Self Care, Teenagers
Recently my daughter and I did a much needed impromptu escape. Turns out sometimes escaping can actually be reconnecting. We were supposed to go look at colleges, do some exploring of potential places she might want to spend 4 years of her life. Check out new cities,...