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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Category Archives: I Have Today
Filling the Spaces
I mentioned my 6-year-old toothless beauty in a post a few weeks ago. I must admit, I’m a little obsessed with her. At night instead of me reading to her, she reads to me. That’s what happens when suddenly … Continue reading
From a Kid Who Isn’t Known
Before I started my Hands Free journey, I put off living. I banked on vacations and holidays to make up for the lack of time spent connecting with the people I love. The other 349 days of the year I … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged being there when your kids need you, being too busy for family, don't wait to know your kids, knowing your chiild, living in gratitude, living intentionally, parent child bonding, taking pause in a busy day, the importance of spending time with your kids, watching your child play
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The Secret to Keeping Track of Life
* This post is dedicated to the 26 courageous and beautiful heros of Sandy Hook Elementary whose lives were tragically cut short on Friday, December 14th. May we honor their lives by striving to make the moments count in the … Continue reading
The Gift That Matters
From a very young age, my oldest daughter has been a gift giver. Like most children, her offerings consisted of items that adults wouldn’t ordinarily classify as gifts. Broken seashells, traumatized frogs, dying weeds, and misshapen rocks were often presented … Continue reading
Today Let Me Appreciate
The message came in late one night. My husband and I had just arrived home from a wonderful evening with dear friends. Thanks to the lingering warmth of flavorful sangria and the company of those I love, I felt peaceful … Continue reading
How to Expand a Heart
In previous posts, I’ve mentioned that my family got a kitten. Although saying we “got” a kitten doesn’t really do justice to the providential manner in which Banjo came into our lives. I have been drafting this post in my … Continue reading
Remembering Sunscreen and Butterflies
When I decided to share my “Hands Free” journey with an online community, I had no idea what insight this would bring me. There I was striving to grasp what really matters and it appeared, what matters most in life, … Continue reading
Hope for the Imperfect Parent
A few months ago, I received an email message from a reader of my blog. It immediately got my attention due to the fact it was from a “Hands Free” dad, and it contained 3,385 words. A stranger named Brian … Continue reading
XO Before You Go
Sometimes I struggle with what “Hands Free” parts of my life to share with my readers. I often think, “This story is too simple; it doesn’t have some grand revelation or painful admission.” But over the last few weeks, tragic … Continue reading
Posted in I Have Today, Take Time to Say It
Tagged being honest with your children, daily rituals of love, give a loving goodbye, life is fragile, reminder signs, say goodbye while you have the chance, showing affection to your children, showing affection to your spouse, take time to say goodbye
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A Year From Now
If I had to name one activity that my daughters enjoyed doing most in 2011, it would be sliding down the hill behind our house. My children slid down the hill for the first time in February 2011 and haven’t … Continue reading