He’s in! All moved into his room at Hampshire College. Go Sam Go !
August 27, 2018
Our boy is off, he’s flown the nest and is settling into a new one. So proud and happy!
Author: arabeljelliott
I am a freelance writer, community activist and volunteer. A former social worker and child and family counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. I am also a crochet fanatic and love walking and yoga.
How did it happen ?
August 23, 2018
She just arrived, then she grew up so quickly. We were talking this morning and then “Bye Mom, I don’t want to be late for High School Orientation.” A little crack appears in my heart, but my heart is also full to bursting.
As a parent I am so proud of my children’s accomplishments, but I am more proud of who they are. #Kindness is Everything
August 14, 2018
Their accomplishments are only part of that. They are loving people. In a time when hate runs rampant. They are true to themselves and others, in a time when lies are pervasive. I pray every day they can hold their ground, I believe they can, and I will stand with them to do so. … More As a parent I am so proud of my children’s accomplishments, but I am more proud of who they are. #Kindness is Everything
So proud of Sophia, two challenging weeks at the Berks Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive.
August 12, 2018
5 hours a day, 5 days in a row, for 2 weeks. Thank you to Nathan Bland, Ballet Master and Resident Choreographer and Kelly Barber, Artistic Director. Special thanks to guest Choreographers Jennie Begley and Jillian Davis. Strong and beautiful job Sophia, way to go !
People might think that if you are a child and family counselor that you tell other people what to do with their children for a living. I hope I don’t do that!
July 26, 2018
I really don’t like it when people do it to me, and I try not to do it with the families I work with. People have asked me if I am sad to see Sam off to college, as if that’s the way it should feel. I’m not sad, I’m really happy. In fact my … More People might think that if you are a child and family counselor that you tell other people what to do with their children for a living. I hope I don’t do that!
Wooden Boat School, FANTASTIC!
July 24, 2018
The best teachers, boats, place and people to learn with and from. But mostly the best family, my amazing family! Here’s to an outstanding summer.
INCREDIBLE! Another amazing adventure at the Wooden Boat School.
July 24, 2018
Thank you Annie Nixon and Jane Ahlfeld, the best teachers we could hope for. Thank you Greg and all the harbor crew, Rich and all the instructors and staff. Sophie and I learned to sail, it was an epic thrill! The biggest thank you to Andy and Sam who kept an amazing camp, fed Sophie … More INCREDIBLE! Another amazing adventure at the Wooden Boat School.
Family Week at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine.
July 13, 2018
July 15th through the 21st. Sophia and I will learn the basics of sailing and Sam and Andy will serve as camp cooks and enjoy all things Maine.
Well the Cabin is still amazing.
July 11, 2018
More accurately we are still in love with our cabin. The location this past week was beautiful! Cool at night, warm and sunny enough during the day to hang out at the watering hole and have fun messing around in the creek. And we uncovered some much overdue work necessary in the upkeep department. The … More Well the Cabin is still amazing.
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June 29, 2018
LIFE, FAMILY and FUN 