Throughout my entire life, the most consistent feedback that is given to me by various sources is, "Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’re a human!" I never really took the time to reflect on what this meant. Honestly, I was more annoyed than anything because how unhelpful was that "snide" comment when I need to keep the balancing act up rather than be told what species I am? People just didn’t get it. But the truth is... I didn’t get it. Sometimes I still don’t get it.  I am human but I act as if I am "superhuman" that I can handle everything that comes my way and takes on more than I should. I push myself way too hard and way too far. I stay too long and I am loyal to a fault. I have learned this is actually a great job interview answer when they ask, "What is one of your weaknesses? Clever right?! You’re welcome.  As I have reflected about being a human, I realized this actually goes a lot deeper for me. I feel like I have to be "perfect" i...

 Sometimes I worry that I will forget the little things about Jagger when he is so young and happy.. The last year it feels more like surviving than living and forget about "thriving." When I do that I tend to go onto autopilot and miss the small moments that end up being the big moments.  I don’t want to forget that he twirls his hair or mine when he is sleepy or wants comfort. . Jagger will pucker his lips when he wants a kiss, loves hugs and holding my hand. I love how he loves me and makes sure I am taken care of tells me I am beautiful and to not put my hair up or makeup on. He has the biggest heart and his teacher said, "He has too big of a heart for that little of a body." I don’t think he will really ever grow into his big heart, I think it will always be bigger than his body.  I love how he loves our dogs and calls Zen, "Zenny boo-boo" and how he whispers in their ears that he loves them. He totally gets humor and understands sarcasm and will teas...