“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…
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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 ……
Breathing In and Breathing Out: Forgiveness
One of the most important topics in my life is forgiveness. Forgiveness of myself … because I fail a lot. Forgiveness of others, because … well … nobody is perfect….
No Pretty Little Bow
I think I want to hide – preferably in a nice beach house. Over the past four years I’ve felt many things more acutely than I thought possible – physical…
Sanity in the Storm
Lately my biggest issue is 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…
Holding Firmly to My Best Friend’s Hand
I’m a scaredy-cat … I’ll admit it. Recently my kids and I joined some friends for a day at the beach … it was beautiful and so much fun! This…
Am I Missing Something?
I’m in a rather funky place … and when I say funky I don’t mean some fun and crazy place where people dress with flair and the music is cranking….
How Childhood Forms Your Ideas of Family
Recently I was asked, “How did your childhood help you to form your ideas of marriage and what you needed to look for in a husband and father of your…
Making Messes Meaningful
Does anyone else have floors that could be considered fertile ground for science fair projects? I feel like I’m constantly cleaning but to no avail. I live with all these…