It seems summer has almost disappeared (way too early!), and the plight of both Narnia and Arendelle await us…always winter, eternally frozen. Or so it will seem by January. But the seasons aren’t the only things coming and going. Around here, we’re racing past some monumental milestones. … [Read more...] about So Grown Up, Yet Still Growing
Motherhood
Start Living Braver
Click here to start living braver! If a short glance at the cover of this book starts your insides buzzing, or if your immediate response is to grab a dish rag, spatula, piping bag and start color-matching the icing to fix that atrocious “problem” you might enjoy and benefit from reading The … [Read more...] about Start Living Braver
When Doing Nothing is Actually Something
I’ve just finished reading Kathi Lipp’s new book I Need Some Help Here. I had the privilege of contributing a “Story from the Trenches” in the chapter entitled…gulp…"When My Child is Lacking Character.” (If you’d like a front row seat to what happens in our vehicle during our 15 minute commute to … [Read more...] about When Doing Nothing is Actually Something
When You Reap What You Didn’t Sow
About a year ago Kathi Lipp—author and speaker with MOPS International—asked her readers to submit stories of not-so-pretty mom moments for her next book. It was a great opportunity, and I had a big decision to make! Which one to submit? So many to choose from. *Sigh* This week I received an … [Read more...] about When You Reap What You Didn’t Sow
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Perhaps you read my helpful indicator for teachers earlier this week. I am glad to report I’ve updated it with a few lines from Levi’s first grade teacher and her twin sister. They are the real deal. And they’re hilarious too. Frankly, I have a more experience as a mom than a teacher. So, just in … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day!!
Mothering Mistakes
On the way home from school, Spencer and I had one of THOSE arguments about age appropriate privileges and the reasons parents make the decisions they do. “What! Why does he get to?” Spencer objected. Add caption “Because he’s in fifth grade.” “Well, I’m in fourth.” “Well, Zach didn’t … [Read more...] about Mothering Mistakes