Dear Kids, I’m Growing Alongside You
If only my girls knew I am growing right alongside them. I am learning more about myself every day. If only they knew, I am still growing into my…
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Motherhood
Without Modern Medicine, Would I Be Here Today?
I wouldn’t be a mother without modern medicine. This has a different meaning for me than you might be guessing. I didn’t face challenges…
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To the Parents Not Dropping Kids Off At College This Fall
Dear parents who aren’t dropping off their high school graduate at college, I lift you up. We are many. We live different dreams…
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My Mom Used To Say, “Someday When You’re a Parent You’ll Understand.” It’s Someday, Mom.
Today I walked by your bedroom door and peeked in, out of habit I suppose. I saw your neatly made bed and your empty desk. I saw the closet…
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You’ll Always Be Mommy’s Little Boy
My dear, sweet firstborn. As the days pass by, your status as an only child is slowly coming to an end. Your daddy and I try to explain to you what…
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It’s Nothing Personal When I Say No
I say no. A lot. Over the years, the invitations extended have declined. I’m OK with that. The folks who care and who matter to me most figure out…
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I’ve Forgotten the Wonder of Being a Child
The other night I read something that stopped me in my tracks. I had begun reading aloud the Puffin Classics version of Peter Pan to my boys…
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The New 1980s American Girl Doll is Super Gnarly (No DUH) and I Want Her For ME
Is it wrong to buy an American Girl doll for yourself because you’re 43 years old and you want to re-live your childhood? No? EXCELLENT!…
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Stay Here Awhile, My Child
Stay here a little while. Where new freckles on your nose have formed. Where sun-kissed hair has come to make its presence. RELATED: There’s a…
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God Smiled the Day He Built the Wild Child
To the mama who feels like all she did today was argue. To the mama who feels like she had to say no way more than yes. To the mama who had to choose…
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