It's March. Spring's almost here. A friend pointed out on social media the other day that it's hard for him to get excited about temps upwards of ninety, humidity, and mosquitoes, so I guess it's all in your perspective,...
Dear Last Baby,
There are plenty of tasks to be done around the house today. The dishwasher needs to be started, and I have no idea if your daddy has clean socks. Your sister’s toys are strewn over every surface,...
Years ago, a friend told me about a summer she spent in college studying Proverbs Chapter 31 with a group of friends. She laughed and said they started calling themselves the P31WOG's (Proverbs 31 Women of God). Now, having...
Spring is here and it seems to be the time when everyone potty trains their child. To help get you and your child going in the right direction, here are my top three secrets of potty training.
#1 Wear underwear...
John Paul was born on April 11, 2018. That day changed my life forever. It has now been slightly over 365 days after the day of his birth and honestly, I don't know how I am supposed to feel.
This...
No one said raising teenagers would be easy, and although I’m new to this (my oldest just turned 13) it’s been harder than I ever imagined. There’s the typical “teenage” stuff – attitudes and rolled eyes, slammed doors and...
I’m slightly embarrassed to say it but the last time I got a haircut was before my daughter, Emily was born…And she’s now 18 months old.
Is that bad or is that bad?
I’ll just hide over here inside my house.
Sure,...
"Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable." - Regina Brett
Most people look forward to Friday because, for many, it is the start of the weekend--it means there is a short break from the chaos of work, school,...
It wasn’t uncommon for me to receive a message that my front porch was loaded down with grocery bags of homegrown eggplant, cucumbers and squash. That backyard could grow things like some sort of magic wand was at the...
What do you want for Valentine's Day? Are you thinking about what you would like or have you made plans already? I am going to start out by confessing: I think Valentine's Day is over commercialized! Okay, I know...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
