Youth Sports Consumes Our Life, And We Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way
The weekend is drawing near and without a doubt, I know the question is imminent—What are you doing this weekend? There is always a sense of…
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We Don’t Always Say Yes—And Other Ways Our Family Keeps Busyness at Bay
Whatever happened to just sitting around at home? Is it just me or does everyone seem really flipping busy these days? And when does really busy…
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Just Come Over: The Art of Gritty Hospitality
I hate traveling, but I love learning about other cultures, and I LOVE friends from other continents and countries. I am drawn to their courage and…
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I’m Good—But I’m Tired
Tired. Worn out. Burnt out. Exhausted. Stressed. When you hear these words, is there something that resonates with you? Are…
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I’m the Mom Hiding Tears I Need You to See
You can’t see it in this photo, but this is the face of a mom with a whole lot of tears in her eyes. It’s a mother who is holding back…
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There’s Proof of Life in Every Corner of Our Home
“I love that you can see the football field,” my husband said as we sat at the dinner table. He was looking out the windows to our backyard. The…
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Calling All Exhausted Parents During the Month of May: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
OK friends, it’s May . . . the month where it traditionally all goes down the tubes. And I’m here to give you permission to tell all the c-r-a-p…
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Dear Kids, I’m Going to Miss Some of Your Games…but It’s Not Because I Don’t Want to Be There
When I was involved in extracurricular activities, I would often look in the crowd for my parents and find that they weren’t there. I would search…
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The Only Gift Your Kids Need This Year is Your Time
I was having one of those nights where I was thinking about how nice it would be to have a personal chef. (Also known as every single night.) I had…
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A Letter to Teachers in December
Dear Mrs. Soanso and Mrs. Whasername, December has been an incredibly busy month for our family. Aside from regular Christmas preparations, other…
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