Tag Archives: boundaries

Stay in Your Own Lane

Posted on April 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

La Chica runs over to me to tattle on her brother. She has deemed his table manners to be atrocious and is so offended by them, she insists I take immediate action. The Boy mutters, “Stay in your own lane.” … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited

Posted on May 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

My 9-year-old son was invited to a birthday party. Our lives consist primarily of barreling through endless homework, too many extracurricular activities, high-pitched whining, random Nerf gun fights, and chaotic evening routines–punctuated by holidays and birthday parties. So I assumed … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Hater!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I recently participated in a family meditation retreat over a weekend. I spent an entire weekend in a lodge full of strangers I had never met before. Even roomed with a family I did not know. I told a friend … Continue reading →

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