My daughter is 18 today. I've been a mom for 18 years. And that is definitely an adventure! Our daughter went and grew up while I wasn't looking. Okay, I was looking. I'm always looking. They don't call me their #1 stalker for no reason. I prefer to call myself their #1 fan. It's just … Continue reading #12 Eighteen
Month: November 2016
#11 Old Ladies Night Out
My mom is 60 today. And she is truly the hardest working person I know. Her mom died when she was 19. She gave birth to me at 20. I was her saving grace. Her words during a conversation we had during our sleepover (I'll get to the details shortly). She raised three daughters and struggled to support … Continue reading #11 Old Ladies Night Out
#10 Running a 10k
So back when I was contemplating all this 40 before 40 craziness, my good friend Bethany said "Alright, your 10th adventure is definitely going to be a 10k". At first, I was like "umm, yeah right". But then, since I'm not one to back down from a challenge, I began my journey to become a "runner" … Continue reading #10 Running a 10k
Snapchat…I’ve converted
So my son created a Snapchat account for me...something about streaks. My daughter rolled her eyes and said to her brother, "why did you do that?" She refused to add me. Apparently Snapchat is not for old people. I must disagree! It's so fun. And addicting. I've laughed so hard with a few friends over … Continue reading Snapchat…I’ve converted