Forgetting Someone Else’s Child
I should have written it down: “Add Mark to carpool on Wednesday morning.” But I didn’t. Several of my neighbors’ kids go to the same…
My Delightful Distraction
I got up early this morning to have a quiet time on the patio. I have my cup of raspberry earl grey tea with honey,…
The More I Learn, the Less I Know
I used to be an expert in parenting. That was before I had children. It wasn’t that I knew everything there was to know, but…
Dear Jesus, Hold My Hand, Please
When my son was just a tot, he only prayed one prayer whenever it was his turn: “Dear Jesus—hold my hand, please.” That was it….
Let Boys Be Boys: Hard Truth for Fluffy Moms
God must have had a sense of humor when he gave me boys. To be truthful, I’m as “fluffy” as they come. I enjoy snuggling…
The Gift of Motherhood
It was Christmas time and my daughter was about three years old. We had made the trip to Grandma’s house to celebrate the holidays. We…
Sarah Drew Shares Her Mom’s Night Out
A Note from Tracey Eyster: Sarah may look familiar to you. She is in the television series Grey’s Anatomy and has been in a few…
Autism, Food, and Weighty Parenting Issues
As a child I struggled with food. Texture issues and a strong gag reflex made meals a chore. I didn’t even like going over to…
All They Need
“Neenada!” My five-year-old spit out the Russian equivalent of “Stop it!” Now what? I thought. My daughter was having clothing issues again. Pants too loose?…
There’s Not Enough Chocolate in the World …
There is not enough chocolate in the world to fix this place I’m in. You know those days … weeks … months … years. I…