Have you ever noticed that emotional arousal creates incredibly vivid memories?
When your body’s stress hormone is released, memory making is kicked up a serious notch.
That’s why when something really amazing, terrifying, or shocking happens, you often remember what you were wearing, where you were standing, the music that was playing, and the smells that surrounded you.
I have many intense, detailed memories from the years when my Gabby was her sickest. [Read more...]
We headed out to the zoo on Friday after a week of standardized testing, obligations, and a handful of appointments.
We were sad that Duff and Maddie couldn’t join us, but they apparently had more important things to do. 
We didn’t have to be anywhere at any certain time. We left when we were ready and came home when we were done.
It felt positively wonderful to be free from any schedule or time frame. <deep sigh>
Just a happy-go-lucky day with my children creating memories. I had been looking forward to it for days.
I’m not a runner. I’ve never really been a runner.
Even back in the day when I played soccer, I detested running.
I believe the fact that my face consistently turns an alarming shade of red, after even moderate exertion,
is a bit disconcerting for everyone involved.
