The solitude of the ten o’clock hour is something I look forward to each night. Not because I don’t love the voices that vibrate off the yogurt smudged walls of my home. Not because I don’t enjoy the daily recap conversation with my husband. Only because then, at ten o’clock, it is quiet. I can turn off … More I pray for my children
Oh Little Girl, The sun does not wake me most mornings. No, most mornings it is you. You tip-toe across the room and climb under my covers. You snuggle your tiny frame until you’ve made me your perfect pillow. There we will fall back asleep; you, on my chest and I, dreaming the sweetest of dreams. … More Dear Daughter, Remember You Love Me
Introducing our newest family member. Sean Jacob joined our family December 31, 2014. … More Introducing Our Last Baby
Have I told you I’m having a baby? My last baby. The last time I have to have a barf cup handy in the car. The last time I have to waddle from the bed to the bathroom at two in the morning. The last time I have to hear people comment on my protruding … More My Last Baby
I just read a blog post from Motherlode and it is worth sharing. Here it is; http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/childhood-940-saturdays-and-youre-done/ I suggest you read it. The article is in reference to Dr. Harley Rotbart’s No Regrets Parenting. I have not yet read this book, but I have just added it to the top of my list. My college roommate, Jummy, … More Strapping up for 940 Saturdays!
Growing up, my family always paired off- Dad and me versus Mom and my brother. Our favorite was playing the Alphabet Game on road trips. Since Dad was always in the drivers seat, he and I ALWAYS won because Dad would just happen to take a different route to Grandpa’s house just to pass the … More Happy Mother’s Day
Everyone warned, “Three kids is the hardest!” Why people feel the need to tell you that when you’re expecting your third child is beyond me. It’s like when someone is eating their dinner and go, “Yuck, this is gross. Try it!” Well, I have three kids now and I don’t find it any harder- just … More Time to get back at it…
“My GRACE is sufficient for you, for my power is made PERFECT in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Weakness, more like helpless. That was the feeling I had when my dad was in coma. Feeling as though I could just will him out of it. If I prayed hard enough, was positive enough, said enough of … More From the Last to the First
It’s been snowing outside all day long, and two little boys are restless! Looks like a perfect night for Family Game Night! Not only is Game Night fun, there are proven benefits to this quality family time: Develop social and language skills Engage in problem-solving Learn how to Win/Lose and Be appropriately competitive Gain attachment … More Family Game Night
This past Saturday, 1/19/13, we celebrated the life of my dad. It was truly an amazing service. There were a thousand faces that came to say goodbye to him at his wake, and then a packed church on Saturday. What an incredible guy! I had said Dad always knew someone everywhere he went, but I … More An Unbelievable Friend
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