Dear Son, Thank You For Making Me Stop To Listen To Your Sweet Heart
After announcing to my kids that it was time to get ready for bed . . . I huffed my…
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After announcing to my kids that it was time to get ready for bed . . . I huffed my…
Continue ReadingThere is a scene in the classic 80s movie, Say Anything, where John Cusack’s character, Lloyd, holds a boombox over…
Continue ReadingIn the cold blue morning light, my 15-year-old son sleeps. Lanky limbs sprawled across the couch, gray boxers peeking out…
Continue ReadingDear Son, It’s hard to believe you are an adult now, graduated from high school and heading off to college…
Continue ReadingThree years ago, on a rainy morning in March, you entered the world. It was you who made me a…
Continue ReadingI was a perfect mom . . . until I had kids. It's everywhere. I don't know about you, but my…
Continue ReadingWhat does it mean to parent a strong-willed boy? It means picking your battles, because there are endless battles. It means…
Continue ReadingDear boy mom, Your life will not be a perfect one. You will be scared more times than not because…
Continue Reading“Be careful mama, you’ve got a heartbreaker on your hands.” It’s true. Anytime I hear his infectious laugh, see his…
Continue ReadingThis fall, my son will turn 16 and be a junior in high school. Lately, I've really started to think…
Continue Reading“Mommy just cannot get your silly little cowlick to behave,” I laughed as I added water to the comb and…
Continue ReadingUnsettling, threatening and deeply disturbing. I am sure that’s what teen silence does to almost all parents, and I am…
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