As I saw them enter the restaurant and take their seats I thought, Oh, how sweet. A mother taking her young son out on a lunch date! A few moments…
As I saw them enter the restaurant and take their seats I thought, Oh, how sweet. A mother taking her young son out on a lunch date! A few moments…
I was all geared up. Convicted I needed to be more playful with my kids, I was taking them to an animated movie! The boys loved doing this; we would…
Teenagers: so quick to voice their opinions. The other day my sweet daughter, upon observing a little mistake I made while preparing dinner, made one of her humorous quips, “Epic failure,”…
Contrary to what the title suggests, I am no gardener, which would explain why my flower beds are overgrown with grass. As a mom, I have difficulty finding time or…
Community is something that I cherish, but have difficulty building most of the time. I am comfortable with just two or three really close friends and can do without the less in-depth…
Today is the most beautiful of spring days. It’s early March, in the mid-70s, breezy and bright. Spring is announcing its return as the first of the daffodils are blooming,…
It’s Monday morning and I’m worn out. I spent most of the weekend chasing my naked, hyper, and screaming autistic child. Yes, she had her adorable moments, but by bedtime Sunday night,…
If you have never heard of MOPS … well, where have you been? It was a friend to me when my children were little and as they grew I even…
I know I’ve brought up this subject several times before, but I’m amazed at how many times the state of a woman’s home occurs in conversation. “Sorry, we can’t have…
Tracey’s kind words about my new book were delightful to read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with our friends on MomBlog. Now for the rest of the story! For many…