Getting Dressed for Patience

Who ever likes to admit when they fail?  Anyone?  Me neither, but I am today.  Lately  I have been irritable, discontent, and restless all because I have failed being patient with myself. Like all of us, several things are going on I wanted to happen yesterday. Composing all of my September blog posts and an…

Pause When Agitated

How many times have I said "Pause when agitated" to myself or a child?  Too many to count and so many the message should be a flashing neon sign posted to my forehead. The pitch in my voice lowers like some beast has possessed by body  as the words just come blurting out, "ARE   YOU …

When We Wait

  As an elementary teacher for many years and a mom, one of my favorite children's books is Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss.  There is a place Dr. Seuss describes in the book as "The Waiting Place".   Here is an excerpt from the book : "for people just waiting. Waiting for a train…