Wasting Time
I used to love to read, but once I became a mom I somehow felt that reading was a colossal waste of time. There is so much to do, how could I possibly just sit there and read?
Why I Stopped Multi-Tasking
Lately I seem to be in full-on triage mode. My nails are bitten down to the quick, I find myself choking on my food because…
When the Vacation Is Over…
The vacation is over. We’re headed home. You probably have a range of emotions swirling around you depending upon who is in your car. Some…
No Such Thing as Normal
I recall standing up before a class of 5th and 6th graders teaching them grammar and thinking, How do I do this? How do I…
Where Are You Running?
Sometimes it seems like motherhood is a track-and-field event. We chase kids. We hurtle the conflicts life throws at us. We shot-put our bad attitudes…
A Day In the Life of a Summertime Mom …
Ah, summer. The kids have lots of play dates, the days are long and beautiful, vacations are on the calendar … and every mom with any…
Swimming Lessons
My youngest son does not have much fear. He’s a leap before you look kind of guy. When he was 2 years old and my…
The Child Who Is Just Like Me
My brother and his family came over for a visit after church on Sunday. It was certainly a blessing to see them all. I was…
Indispensable Dad: To the Best Husband and Father
Have you ever thought about the importance of a father? Though most of the time it’s mom who spends more hours with the children, there is no one who can replace dad.
Embracing the Little Pink Duck
“So I’m curious which little duckling you got…” I texted my friend after our MOPS meeting. “I’m the one with one thing after another who’s…