She Twirls
She’s tiny, maybe three years old. She wears a dress. It’s black and rose pink. It hangs loosely on her…
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She’s tiny, maybe three years old. She wears a dress. It’s black and rose pink. It hangs loosely on her…
Continue ReadingDoes fear of failure loom large in your life? I've noticed something fascinating about failure over the last couple years…
Continue ReadingIt's 1:00 am, and I, the mother of a 4-month-old, am awake. Now, most parents would be utterly horrified to learn…
Continue ReadingFor those who are new to becoming a military spouse, I write these words to you in hopes you will…
Continue Reading*Originally posted, 2013* “I fly the American Flag of the United States, and the Honor and Remember Flag, and I…
Continue ReadingI love seeing teamwork in action and the recent Kansas City Royals’ World Series win is a great example. Notable…
Continue ReadingIt's a tough year to be a Nebraska Husker if you're into football. I mean, for real. This past weekend,…
Continue ReadingLet me preface this by saying I'm not a country girl. If you want a semi-accurate depiction of me (minus…
Continue ReadingA moment of frustration, a slice of disappointment, or an unexpected setback; all small pieces that can often set the…
Continue ReadingWhen I was 8, my parents decided it would be good for our family to move to South Africa. We…
Continue Reading"My child is so sensitive, I don't want to hurt her feelings by correcting her." "I raise my voice to…
Continue ReadingAs any well-meaning (mostly, I think) random mom with adult children will tell those of us with little Littles, usually…
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