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 pretend that this is just…
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MomLife Today MOMents
Teresa’s MOMent (Editor’s Note: At times we feel led to share Mom Stories from moms who write to us. We ask that you would lift up a prayer for Teresa,…
Do You Know How to Fly Pants?
For the past several years I’ve referred to my major mode of movement often …flying by the seat of my pants. Oh, I try to plan. I’m a planner at…
What would bless a single mom?
Sue Birdseye, mother of five, let’s us know real quick, how we can bless a single mom!
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 believe I’m living in one…
Looking For a Rescue
Sometimes I think I’m getting whacked repeatedly by the proverbial 2×4, except that I’m not having a really great revelation. Maybe a 2×4 isn’t the best analogy. Although I honestly…
Thinking About What Others Think
“Why didn’t she smile at me? Do my friends still like me? Did I say something dumb?” “They must think I’m the worst parent ever … look how my child…
My Stomping Sweetie
My 6-year-old is running away. Apparently I’m the worst mommy ever! And I don’t even know what I did this time! I mean usually I have an inkling … I…
Bummer Bumps and Spooky Night Walks
One of the bummers of being a single mom is checking out creepy noises in the night. I was never the gal who wanted to prove she was brave ……
Sanity in the Storm
Lately my biggest issue is that I think I’m losing my mind. You might think that should be considered of paramount importance, but I think it was bound to happen–I…