by Tara L. Cole | Sep 15, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
I’m so thankful for the support I have around me. The saying, “It takes a village” is so very true. Just this week I’ve experienced the support of my little community as one friend watched my son while I went to jury duty. Another few friends...
by Tara L. Cole | Aug 11, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
Place. When I think of “place” it brings to mind our moving journey 4 years ago when I felt like we had no place. It began when my second son was born in 2011, and we decided to sell our house just a few months later. Thankfully, we were able to sell it...
by Tara L. Cole | Jul 14, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
Comfort. Where does one find comfort? From reading my students’ introduction letters this week, I can plainly see that most are trying to find comfort. Their goals for after school almost always include a family, a nice home with some land, and enough money to...
by Tara L. Cole | Jul 7, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
Play is one of the hardest things for me to do. Though it shouldn’t be since I have three sons and all they want to do is play. This past week I finally, really played. Usually, I try to play with my boys but find myself thinking about my to-do list, the next...
by Tara L. Cole | Jun 30, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
“Count your many blessings name them one by one…” There are so many blessings to count if I will only look for them. A few years ago I heard that Oprah, of all people, started each day by writing out three things she was thankful for, so I began to...
by Tara L. Cole | Jun 16, 2017 | Five Minute Friday
Is it worth it? I ask myself this question all the time. I have three boys, asking THE question is a must. It takes a lot of energy to keep up with three boys ages 7, 5, and 2. I ask it about parenting strategies. Was it worth it to spank him? Was it worth it to spend...
