The Unopened Gift
When our daughter Krystal was four years old, her requested Christmas gift was a "ballerina outfit." So, I ordered a…
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When our daughter Krystal was four years old, her requested Christmas gift was a "ballerina outfit." So, I ordered a…
Continue ReadingIt's the same every night. I slowly creep open the nursery door and peek into his crib. Sometimes, he smiles in his sleep…
Continue ReadingA yearly ritual devised by a mother who either had perfect children or was a sadist with a plan to…
Continue ReadingAs if I needed another reminder that I am killing it as a parent, as I sat down to eat…
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year when many of us take stock of all of our blessings and start to…
Continue ReadingHolidays, bills, put up the tree, put up the lights, wiping snotty noses, bills, doctor appointments, shopping, wrap the presents,…
Continue ReadingDear parents of foster parents, I remember when I called my mom and told her I was now raising seven…
Continue ReadingBeing a parent is something that almost takes you by surprise. One minute, you’re a carefree adult, willing and able…
Continue ReadingWith Thanksgiving coming and so quickly passing us by, the Christmas season is officially upon us. For many, it is…
Continue ReadingBeing a mom on social media is such an awesome thing, am I right? We get to connect with other…
Continue ReadingI am not a hero. I am not selfless. I did not save my kids from a horrible life. I…
Continue ReadingAs I wrote about recently, our family is an accidental home school family. This was not really the journey that we…
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