While listening to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast recently (something I haven’t done in ages), I was reminded of an idea that I heard of before but haven’t really engaged with yet … family updates. For the last couple of years, I’ve composed and sent a Hintz family email once a month ... a… Continue reading Family Updates
Category: Family
Motherhood
I’ve been thinking lots lately about the “subplot” of motherhood … the stuff that goes unnoticed … the “behind the scenes” action or work … the secrets … the surprises … the things you WANT to do that have nothing to do with your kids (like writing or creating or just having a minute to… Continue reading Motherhood
Our Three-Year-Old
Today, I want to take a few minutes to talk about my three-year-old … it’s important to do this now, as her days of being three are running out! This is Cambri … She came into this world 10 weeks early, weighing in at 3 lbs. 4 oz. (more on that here). I had no… Continue reading Our Three-Year-Old
Take Time to Revel
Today’s post is being crafted to emphasize the value of taking a few minutes to reflect upon and savour some of our experiences! Obviously, that’s part of the reason for this blog! AND I LOVE to write … Maybe a blog isn’t for you (or maybe it is and you should go start one …… Continue reading Take Time to Revel
Expectations vs. Agreements
Last week, as I aimed to wrap up my school year AND get ready for our next big camping trip, I felt my typical niggling feelings of resentment creeping in. Though my husband is usually the target, I found myself feeling considerably irritated towards my oldest daughter too ... I’ve done a lot of work… Continue reading Expectations vs. Agreements
The Gift of a Getaway
In the last couple of days, I was reminded of the gift of a “getaway.” It’s been a LONG time since we spent a night away from home … our last adventure was in late August … 136 days ago already … I LOVE getaways with my little family … I LOVE switching my focus… Continue reading The Gift of a Getaway
Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz 