What’s in YOUR car?
What’s in YOUR car?? Just as your home is reflective of all that you are and all that you choose to be, so it is with your car. I get in my More »
“Natural Childbirth”
“Natural Child Birth” January 28th, 2006 3:12AM: My 9-month-old ‘in uterus’ baby literally stands up inside of me and awakens me in a terrified state. (seriously- standing up in my belly, as More »
What is Normal?
What is Normal? With things finally going back to normal around here, I have found myself realizing that normal is a relative word. I have been spending much of my time wondering More »
My Resolution…
Happy New Year to all you beautiful moms out there!!! Hope it came in with much joy and excitement filled with lots of kids screaming and running amuck! Now is the dreaded time More »
Occupation Mother
I remember vividly, around 4:00am in the Hospital Emergency room, as my daughter is struggling to breath and in pain. After getting there in the midst of a major snowstorm and swelling anxiety for my daughter’s health…the head nurse asks
Transformation Time
Ah, it’s Halloween time! The glorious ghosts and goblins are here! The endless bowls of candy are sucked down through these days of bountiful harvest. The little cherubs run through the streets with a sugar-induced squeal and a gurgling growl
Why do they get STUPID
This will be a blog that is trivial, but worthy of writing due to the impact this issue has on mothers everywhere on a daily basis. I have a profound burden to bring about change in this area of child
Holiday Greetings!
I was in a pondering state last night (as I always am), and I thought through all the funny and weird and adorable things my kids are into these days. Because of this lovely, amazing, and peaceful “break” we are
Currently In between Crises
I am currently in between any and all crises at this very moment in time. It is both valiant and honorable news to share, because it is quite a rare experience for us all. The last crisis we had was
The Infamous Quickie…
Here in our house, we keep our marriage strong and commit to each other’s needs through all the ins and outs of life. (Oh dear, that is just down right dirty) One of those valued and treasured acts of love
Those DARN Bullies!
My daughter has dappled in the receiving end of the bullying market. Ouch. Now before I begin the story, may I say with utmost respect and concern that there are tragic bullying stories everywhere, and this particular story is truly
Our Precious Dear Children…
I’ve been talking with some moms that have older kids that are grown and out of the home. These particular moms have shared their struggles with letting go and watching their children fall. I feel their broken hearts. I listen
Goodbye Summer-Hello Fall…
It hit me loud and clear this morning….. the relaxing, sun drenched days of summer are long gone. It left us FAST, and like a ‘head on collision’….fall came right at us. It gave us no warning, no early signs
