With summer break awaiting, I can’t help but to feel a stir of excitement for change. Not just the normal change of seasons, scenery, and company as summer sets in and we gear up for travel and time off of work and school. I’m talking BIG change. The kind of change like the transformation of [...]
Archive by Author
Runaway Bride
This may be showing my age, but do you remember the Calgon commercials? “Calgon, take me away!” a woman would cry out in an overwhelming moment and be blissfully delivered immediately to a quiet bubble bath. We’ve all had those moments where we need a break. In recent years as a whole, those moments seem [...]
Out with the old, in with the new
Perhaps you are one of the many who resolves to make a change in life with the New Year. As the ball drops and the calendar turns, people are able to visualize a new beginning. They are able to walk away from the mistakes of the past or the pieces of themselves that they are [...]
Naughty or Nice
Ahhhh, Christmas time… The time of year when we can use the tactic, ”Santa’s watching”, to keep our kids in line. I’m not sure if you personally apply this in your house. I have been coaxed to use it many times, but just can’t seem to. The truth is that I wouldn’t follow through on [...]
Sor-RRRYYYY
Sometimes parenting is akin to taming wild horses. When one kid is being obedient, the other is running crazy. Many moments they are simultaneously running me to the point of emotional exhaustion by fighting with each other or rebelling. I can’t count how many times I’ve been on the receiving end of a sorry spoken [...]
Uninterrupted
Conversation with children is always interesting. Tall-tales, hilarious mispronunciation, and unabashed honesty are just a few things that might come up. If it’s your own child, or one that is comfortable with you, it’s a pretty sure bet that the conversation will never be one-sided. In fact in our house, we are sometimes caught in [...]
Supermom
Some days doesn’t it seem as if it would take an army to do all the things we need to do? Doing it all with dignity and grace requires nothing short of superpowers. The true title of this article should be Supermom/wife/business woman/financial caretaker/friend/housekeeper/chef/playmate/chauffeur… Tweak the list to your particular situation, but I’m sure you [...]
Put On Your Listening Ears
Sometimes I wish I spoke less. You see, I am a talker. Many times that is a good thing. Uncomfortable party that needs an ice breaker- I’m on it. Teacher or speaker poses a question- I usually have a response to get things rolling. There is value in being able to speak up, but sometimes it is important [...]
Summer Scrappin’
I am grateful to have kids that truly are buddies. They play really well together and genuinely love each other… most of the time. My house has seen it’s share of arguments this summer. It seems, however, that the kids are fighting with each other more than the normal sibling. The increased activity could be [...]
Little Devils
Kids are smart. They know and understand the way things work more than we give them credit for. I overheard Abigail (my oldest) trying to talk William (my youngest) into doing something she knew he’d get in trouble for. I quietly sat with my ears perked to hear how the little guy would react. He [...]
Redefining “We”
For the record (for those of you who’ve been my teller at the bank, cashier at thestore, or anyone else whose interested), I do NOT have multiple personalities. Today I had a wonderful few hours to myself to shop and peruse the grocery store at my leisure. A cashier asked me if I had everything [...]
Memory Loss Reminds Me
I have recently been stricken with a case of “Mommy Brain”. I’m not sure if you have heard of this, but most of you have probably had your own bouts of it in the years since holding your first bundle of joy. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, “Mommy Brain” is the [...]
Subscribe
Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.
