“We only have 8 more summers left with him at home, you know”, she confessed her subtle fear casually, conversationally. I felt my own pulse quicken as I did the math. My son is older than hers, which means I have even fewer summers. Fewer … [Read more...] about Dear Mamas, When You Feel Like Time is Running Out…
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Big Brave Summer: 20 Fun Things to do with Kids
And just like that, summer is here! While there are still 24 hours in each day, everything seems to shift this time of year. School is out, schedules change, we’ve wrapped up spring sports (hallelujah!), and the school work, piano and ballet … [Read more...] about Big Brave Summer: 20 Fun Things to do with Kids
When Your Role Feels Small
I listened to a podcast recently and the host was interviewing a woman who was dreaming big and living it out. Her personality, and even her voice, was as big as her dreams. She was colorful and vibrant and contagious. I’m captivated by those … [Read more...] about When Your Role Feels Small
Friendship Worth Fighting For: Why we need friends
I don’t stop by the coffee shop all that often - once or twice a month on average. It’s even rarer that I go inside; I’m a drive thru girl, because, well, kids and places to be and all the things. Recent events, however, provided me with the … [Read more...] about Friendship Worth Fighting For: Why we need friends
When You Find Yourself in the Middle
36 years today, of me. I’m not sure what 36 is supposed to means exactly. It isn’t so much the beginning, nor the end…at least, I hope. It’s something more like the middle. I’m not old, but I’m not quite young either. I’m a wife, but … [Read more...] about When You Find Yourself in the Middle
The Truth About Loving Others Well
“I wish we were sisters.” My daughter and her bestie sign nearly every single note to each other with that one sentence. Interestingly enough, they both already have sisters, but wish for just one more - that best friend that is the … [Read more...] about The Truth About Loving Others Well
