Tag Archives: children

My Kiddos…

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 I have “pet names” for my kids… doesn’t every mom?  We all have more than one, perhaps.  But mine are very special.  They emulate the characteristics and personality traits of my little cherubs.  They are profoundly accurate and have significance

You’re Doing Something Right

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Today I welcome an awesome blogger/friend of mine from Another Jennifer!  Her eclectic blog  has  many diverse posts related to motherhood, photography and Philanthropy.  I am always inspired by her integrity and awareness of so many amazing organizations/people  she shares

One Note Short…

Tooth Fairy

  “Mommy MOMMY!!!!  She didn’t leave a NOTE!!!  Why wouldn’t she leave a note mommy?  She ALWAYS leaves me a note that looks like a tooth with her picture on it!  I just don’t understand!”  Damn.  She noticed.  “Oh honey,

Momtor Monthly Post…

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I am so honored to contribute to Mothering From Scratch on a monthly basis, as a Momtor- Mom Mentor.  I have been blessed by Melinda and Kathy and their inspiring site encouraging mothers.  It is a privilege I don’t take

“My Awesome World”

My awesome world

“My Awsome World” By Cassidy Carter Age 9 My precious daughter brought home an essay she wrote during recess.  I found it worthy of publishing here, despite her 4th grade errors…   “My Awsome World”   If I could choose

The Delicate and Deliberate Deception Lives On…Elf on the Shelf Part 2.

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The Elf is back. The kids have been waiting for him to come since this summer, seriously. Last year, it was consuming their world…and it has continued to devour their minds and hearts ever since. Not one day passed in

Wounds Make Warriors…

Dear readers, I am honored to share that I will be a regular Momtor at the wonderful site Mothering From Scratch.  My first post is out today!!  Please click on the link below and read.  Please support my work and

Do Unto Others…

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Last Halloween unfolded a bit differently than expected. My son Cade, had picked out an awesome “Flash” costume to wear in his Kindergarten parade at school… because of course my kid is as fast as they come! I volunteered for

So Many Angels…

Angel Hand

I have learned of so many mothers who have lost their babies.  My heart aches for these moms.  In the quiet of the night, I pray for them.  I can’t even begin to understand the depths of their despair or

Car Conversations…

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If you are like me, you have those “mom moments” from time to time in the car that makes you say to yourself:   “Oh dear Lord in Heaven above, are we really talking about this?”   And the answer