How You View Things Matters

by Traci Dietrich // November 10, 2024 // Comments off

“Why do we have to send the kids to school with all of this winter gear?” I complained as we were late for the bus. “I wish we could always wear this stuff to school,” my son replied, smiling ear... Continue reading →

What Will Tomorrow Bring

by Traci Dietrich // November 18, 2020 // 1 Comment

It is now month three of school, and although we were prepared for the inevitable closures, we were not prepared for the onslaught of unease that accompanied them. From wondering if my child was in any way exposed even though... Continue reading →

Life Lately: Riding the Potty Train

by Traci Dietrich // January 13, 2020 // No Comments

Hey everyone! I know I usually recap our goings-on during these ‘Life Lately’ articles, and I could go into all the details of our crazy holidays (hello almost having to spend the night in the van – thanks snow, and... Continue reading →

A Year to Grow

by Traci Dietrich // January 2, 2020 // 2 Comments

How cliche is it to say that I can’t believe that it’s 2020 already? I’ve been seeing everyone doing the “10 Year Challenge” and posting pictures of themselves from 10 years ago and now. It’s fun to reflect on my... Continue reading →

Find Your Balance

by Traci Dietrich // September 14, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been in a funk this week if I’m being totally honest. We’ve been very busy, but I’ve felt bored when there is NOTHING boring about my life right now. You know what the most ridiculous thing is? I figured... Continue reading →

Making Mom Friends

by Traci Dietrich // August 21, 2019 // No Comments

Another year of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is about to begin, and I have volunteered to be a group leader this year. When I first became a mom, I never would have thought that I would’ve found such an amazing... Continue reading →

The Weekly Sunday Question: To Church or Not to Church?

by Traci Dietrich // August 10, 2019 // 6 Comments

First of all, this is not an article about religion. My husband and I were both raised the same, and our religion has been a strong part of our relationship since we met, transitioning into becoming parents and raising our... Continue reading →

The Happiness Factor

by Traci Dietrich // May 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

Last week at my MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) group, we had the priest from a neighboring church come and speak to our group about relationships, gratefulness, and ultimately being the bigger person to gain peace within our lives. He asked... Continue reading →

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