Category: Mom’s Journal

  • True Confession of a Fear of Mine

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    Amy
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    Yesterday I followed the advice given me the day before and reached out to the department chair at a university that I am hoping can and will help me with a project for VineSleuth/ Wine4.Me. In following that advice, though, I had to face one of my fears head on and conquer it. Twice. I…

  • Last night’s hot date…

    Last night’s hot date…

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    Last night I went on a great date. And, although I am married, the date wasn’t with my husband or with my children. My husband, however, encouraged me to go. The evening began with a hand-crafted cocktail, served in a dimly lit room at a table with candles. I definitely felt pampered and enjoyed my…

  • Working hard and trying to persevere

    Working hard and trying to persevere

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    Last I wrote, aside from the wine events, I told you I was traveling and I’d, essentially, “be right back.” And, well, that didn’t happen. Instead life and work got in the way and I didn’t get right back in the swing of posting SOAP or much else, to be honest. Life is full. Parenting…

  • The sweetest birthday (cake)

    The sweetest birthday (cake)

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    For all we, as moms, try to do to make birthdays special, it is really amazing when it comes right back to you. Last year I was in Spain on a wine media trip for my birthday, so my daughter really got into it this year. She started the day out by giving me a handmade…

  • Feeling awkward about working

    Feeling awkward about working

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    This morning I walked my kids into the church for vacation Bible school. It was the first time for me this week. A friend of mine took them and brought them home Monday, as I was out of town for work. She also took and brought them home Tuesday as I had standing calls. Today…