“Can I be a cheerleader, Mommy?” Laurel asked one day long ago when I picked her up from the Kramer’s house. The very question sent chills down my spine. Definitely not a question I expected from my then first-grader. “Well, maybe someday you can,” I answered. “When you’re older.” Her face turned sad. “But I want to do it now. Larissa’s going to do it and so do I. … [Read more...] about My Daughter, A Cheerleader?
Archives for February 2021
My One Word For the Year 2021
Maybelle Crabtree here. I did a post on the book, One Word That Will Change Your Life, by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page a few weeks ago. I told you about my journey that started about two years ago after I read this book. Using One Word changed my life! And I also told you that around Chinese New Year I would have my Word for 2021. Well, the Chinese New Year began … [Read more...] about My One Word For the Year 2021
Self-Control or Willpower: Which is Better?
Maybelle Crabtree here. You know I always thought I had good self-control. I mean I don’t drink, smoke, overeat, spend too much money, or cheat. Sounds pretty good, right? But I found out I was mistaking willpower for self-control. They are, in fact, two different things. For instance, willpower is derived from two Latin words which, together, means “to be able to wish or … [Read more...] about Self-Control or Willpower: Which is Better?
10 More Life Lessons I Learned as a Football Mom
Maybelle Crabtree here. Ten more lessons from football? Are you kidding me? No, I am not. I actually learned an additional TEN life lessons as a Football Mom. And if you haven't read my first Football Mom post click here. Hey, I was a Football Mom for six years of my life.. Heck, Holly was still in an infant seat when Matthew first began playing. She was the “mascot” for the … [Read more...] about 10 More Life Lessons I Learned as a Football Mom