Growing Up
Yesterday was beautiful here in San Francisco — nothing but blue skies, and in the 70s! I took my son to the zoo to bask in the sunshine and we had a wond...
Author: noemikjames
Thanks
Thank you for the support yesterday. It meant a lot. For the last two nights my kids have slept through. Even my daughter has stayed in her own bed! Of co...
Hanging In
I know I’ve been writing some positive posts lately… and there have been some great things happening to be sure. But the truth is, I’m kind of...
A Subtle Shift
I know I go on and on about minimalism here, about how I want to embrace it but I struggle… about how I don’t think I’m doing as well as I cou...
More Investing in Myself
Sometimes I feel like things in my life align just right to remind me what my priorities are. My cousin has lived and studied in Guatemala on and off for a whil...
The Backyard
I realized this winter that the sun never hits our patio in the backyard during the winter. In the summer we get sun on the patio all morning, but in the winter...
Not so simple
This week has been extra frenetic, which makes me reflect (even more than usual) on how I can simplify my life. The truth is, I’m not happy being as busy ...
Family Flavor
My kids are getting older, and as they age, our family is developing habits and traditions. We are becoming our own little unit, with our own unique stories, in...
Incremental Gains
Well, my week break is over. I did a much better job managing expectations this time, but I still feel disappointed by what I accomplished. I realize that I nee...
In response {aka More Thoughts on “The Swimming Suit”}
I got a comment yesterday morning on my swimming suit post. It was not like the previous comments. At first I wasn’t sure I was going to publish it (becau...