This month, Lily and I spent an afternoon exploring Hershey Gardens. If you’ve never visited, it’s an incredible place filled with colorful flowers, beautiful landscaping, and carefully maintained gardens. Everywhere you look, there is something blooming. As we walked through the gardens, Lily naturally stopped to admire the flowers. She posed for pictures, pointed out […]
This month’s lesson with Lily came from a tough day at school. I received a message from her teacher explaining that Lily had gotten into a couple conflicts with classmates during the day. One interaction in particular involved another student repeatedly teasing her with comments like “boys rule, girls drool.” Eventually, Lily became frustrated and […]
This month, Lily reminded me of something simple that adults, especially business owners, tend to forget. We were enjoying a warm afternoon outside, and Lily had claimed her favorite spot for relaxing. Sunglasses on, stretched out in a hammock, completely at ease. No schedule. No rush. Just enjoying the moment. At one point I asked […]
February brought us one of Lily’s favorite seasonal activities: building snowmen. With fresh snow on the ground and a spark of creativity in her eyes, she quickly got to work rolling snowballs, stacking them, and decorating the perfect wintry friend. The result was a smiling snowman with a carrot nose, leaf hat, and plenty of […]
To kick off the new year, we made a visit to Gatorland in Florida. It was Lily’s first time seeing so many alligators up close, not to mention snakes, exotic birds, and all sorts of wild creatures. Between walking the nature path, spotting a snake in the wild, and feeding birds in the aviary, she […]
As the year came to a close, our family had the chance to spend another Christmas season in one of our favorite places: Disney World. The lights were brighter, the music a little cheerier, and the spirit of the holidays felt even more special this time around. But what really made this trip meaningful wasn’t […]
This November, we had the chance to share one of our favorite family traditions in a special way. I invited a business client of mine, Holly, and her family to join us for a trip to Disney. They stayed with us and experienced the parks for the first time together. Holly’s kids, ages four and […]
This October, Lily took the lead as we entered a local corn maze with friends. She had a printed map in hand and plenty of confidence that she could guide us through without any wrong turns. We got lost. More than once. At one point, we found ourselves staring at a familiar dead end. Lily […]
The first day of school brings with it a certain kind of magic—new clothes, fresh pencils, a backpack full of possibility, and in Lily’s case, a glittery sign that proudly says “1st Grade.” This year, Lily stepped into her new classroom with wide eyes, a big smile, and an even bigger dream: to become a […]
This summer, Lily planted a sunflower in our front yard. It started as a tiny green sprout with just a few hopeful leaves, but with a little water, sunshine, and a whole lot of excitement, we watched it grow—fast. Every few days, Lily would check on her sunflower, noticing each new leaf, every inch taller, […]
