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Ourselves on Blast

Image ~ October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

My students have a saying for when you tell someone’s business to a group of people- you’ve “put them on blast.” I’ve wondered recently if people read our blog and get uncomfortable with what we write about. We created la vita vera because we wanted to encourage others to pursue authenticity alongside us. Jon and … Continue reading Ourselves on Blast

Today is not my first day of School.

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

Today is the first day of school for DCPS students and teachers. But I do not have students this year. I will not eat lunch with coworkers, decorate a classroom, or grade papers at my own desk. I am no longer, at least for this season, a teacher. In May, after years of prayer (even … Continue reading Today is not my first day of School.

Jack Communicates

August 4, 2017August 5, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

Being a mama has provided another lesson in how we communicate in more than just words.

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Tiny Things: Practical Baby Buys

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

After 13 months, I wanted to compile a short list of the baby items that have really made #momlife easier. I talked with Jon about these, and he confirmed and added a few of his own. Wipeable changing pad cover. I registered for a few cute cotton covers, but after 3 days I wanted something more … Continue reading Tiny Things: Practical Baby Buys

Raising a Reader

July 4, 2017July 31, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

  From the day we brought Jack home from the hospital, I have been reading to him. I hope that he loves reading and is better at it than his mama. I thought I'd make a list of my favorites, Jack's favorites, and some I hope to read soon! In an effort to entertain Jack … Continue reading Raising a Reader

The Story of Jack

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ 1 Comment

I watched from the side lines. We were dating, and Jon was playing point guard, I believe, for the Carolina (Tar Heels). He ran down the court, scored a layup, and everyone went crazy. The team went up to my grandma’s Sitting Room for a celebratory get together with Coach Roy. I walked up the … Continue reading The Story of Jack

Blog Accountability

March 12, 2016July 23, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

I am writing this post with my future self in mind. Over the next 18 years (and beyond) there will be many days when I worry about my son. I will want Jack to stay close so that I can protect him. I will want to control certain situations so that I can lessen the chance … Continue reading Blog Accountability

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