Even though we’re already into 2022, many of us are still thinking about goals and plans for the New Year. I listened to a podcast recently that blasted January’s public relations company for making everyone feel bad about themselves. Instead of promoting “New Year, New You,” the podcasters honor “New Year, Same You.” Although […] The post New year, same you appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

It seems like yesterday I was running after two babies and lugging around car seats and now, suddenly, both my boys are in the double digits. Brooks turned 13 on January 19, and Case turned 10 on January 20. I haven’t been on this blog much lately. I’ve been really busy with other projects, such […] The post Thirteen & Ten appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

    How can it be that my boys are already twelve and nine? When I created this blog, Case was only five months old and now he’s nine! Time really does fly at a bizarrely fast rate. Nothing brings me greater joy than being mom to my two boys. Brooks and Case are three […] The post Twelve and Nine appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

  This morning I wrote Jan. 1, 2021 in my journal. And man, that felt good. I know that a new year doesn’t make last year disappear and in fact, I don’t want 2020 to disappear. It was scrappy and tough and confusing and overwhelming. But I’ve learned that it’s in the mire when we […] The post Here’s to 2021 and being unapologetically me appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

Anniversaries are supposed to be a time for celebration and excitement. Except when it’s an anniversary of the death of a loved one. With that type, the day looms ahead and then when it arrives, it feels heavy. Today is the anniversary of my mom’s passing. I haven’t written on my blog in entirely too […] The post A hard anniversary appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

Sometimes the words are too buried to write. Yesterday when I woke up on Mother’s Day, I thought about writing a blog post. I even opened my computer and stared at the blank screen for a moment, but then I closed my laptop and began reading. I cozied down in bed and enjoyed a good […] The post The Day After Mother’s Day appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

Though it feels like a dark cloud is hanging over Earth right now, I was determined to find 10 things to smile about during the month of March, which I think we all can agree felt like a long and bewildering month. This list is much different than previous “10 Things” lists, which often include […] The post 10 Things to Smile About: March 2020 appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

While kids may not be at high risk for contracting the coronavirus, they need to be protected in other ways. My two boys were in school last Friday and now, mere days later, we’re holed up indoors homeschooling and working remotely. The speed at which this pandemic is moving and the domino effect it’s having […] The post Protecting kids from toxic stress during the Coronavirus pandemic appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

This isn’t how I envisioned my weekend. My sister was supposed to travel from D.C. to watch my older son perform the lead role in our community theatre’s rendition of Mary Poppins Jr. scheduled for 2 p.m. today. My younger son and I should be on our way to a soccer game right now in […] The post Tulips in the dirt appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more

I woke up last night at 3:14 a.m. to my cat’s meow. He wanted a snack. When I laid back down, my mind started spinning with all types of thoughts. I was about to type “worries’ instead of “thoughts,” but I wouldn’t really say I’m worried as much as perplexed and anxious about unknowns. Coronavirus […] The post Stream of Consciousness: Coronavirus, Theatre and Moving On appeared first on Zealous Mom ..read more