I’m a worrier. I’ve heard the statistic that something like 90% of what we worry about never happens. But rather than being reassured by this fact, I worry that what I’m worrying about might be in the category of the 10% that does happen. I can worry about almost anything—from the state of the local…
I’m not sure if it’s the kind of coffee I’m drinking or just the general intensity level at which I live, but most mornings by around 9:30 or 10 I notice my hands have a subtle shake to them. I can usually make the shaking stop with a light snack and some water, but it…
If I’m being honest, spring is not my favorite season. Something about the turbulence of the weather {storms!}, the pollen, and the reminder that I need to clean and organize every corner of our house leaves me less a fan of spring and more a fan of autumn. But, the beginning of every season in this…
For the past few weeks one of the girls has been battling some anxiety about school and has come to the conclusion that it would be best if she didn’t go at all. The battle begins when she won’t get out of bed with claims that she doesn’t feel well, and it escalates as she refuses…