I hate parenting. I know. You’re all thinking it though. You hate it too. Why does it have to be so hard? When I first …
Parenting {How Prayer Helps}
Family Stories
The Dramatic Pause: Life With Teenagers
I had such a busy day sprawled out ahead of me. Staff meetings. Orthodontist appointments. Rehearsal. Dance class. And the little thing we like to …
Like Sisters Do
Sisters. I never had one. When we found out I was pregnant with our second daughter I was overjoyed with the inevitable bond that would …
This Little Light Of Theirs
Every morning is the same. Get up. Shower. Make the lunches. Search for lost permission forms. Argue over who needs to feed the helpless dog. …
Memories Fall Like Tears
When I was a little girl I was lucky enough to be able to live at my Grandmother’s house for a year. My parents may …
To My Child, With Love
Dear Child, I want to apologize to you. You see I am guilty of something I thought I would never do. I am a bit …
And That Has Made All The Difference
I love my dad. I know that’s a pretty generic statement. Most people love their dad’s. But mine has a really subtle way of continually …
When A Child Speaks You Should Listen
Last week I wrote about the 10 reasons why I hate Halloween. Not much has changed. I still hate it. Those issues run deep, y’all. But I …
Can’t all days be like today?
I don’t usually plan my days. Especially my days off. I like to go with the flow of things, let my heart wander. I guess …