Waiting to Exhale

I burst into tears as I walked around the corner after seeing Greg drive off with our 17-year-old who had just been released from the hospital after a successful surgery for an ACL reconstruction. All of the stress of waiting and not knowing had ganged up on me and overwhelmed me. I don’t like doctors,…

Blue Apron Delivered

We tried Blue Apron for the first time last night – after hearing friends and colleagues rave about it and post lovely pictures on Facebook. One of my friends sent me a coupon and I signed up, scheduled my first delivery and waited to be impressed. Ordering online was super easy. I followed the link…

The Instrument Petting Zoo

Instrument Selection Night, or otherwise affectionately referred to as the Instrument Petting Zoo, was held this week for both of our middle schools in San Carlos. Bret and I run the trombone station, along with a couple of student helpers, and we’ve been doing this together for years. In fact, I think I have been…

Christmas Letter or Cards?!?

I admit it, I love getting Christmas cards, and pictures of my friends and their kids, and I especially love reading the Christmas letters people share. I think I just heard a collective groan. I hear ya – why would I want to read these letters about how great everyone is doing and how your…