I’m Teaching My Kids To Write Thank You Letters
I love a good story that includes, “so I wrote them a letter.” Snail mail is my favorite kind of…
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I love a good story that includes, “so I wrote them a letter.” Snail mail is my favorite kind of…
Continue ReadingI felt the need to cook my husband's favorite meal today. I’m not entirely sure why. I had a ton…
Continue Reading“I need a few minutes of quiet,” I told my husband. Without issue, he scooped up our toddling son and…
Continue ReadingDear LeRoy, If only I had truly grasped the legacy you would leave, I promise I would have spoken these…
Continue ReadingDear Target, Thank you for reuniting me with my daughter . . . my little girl. It was a normal…
Continue ReadingI wish I knew who she (or he) was and what she looked like. Was she young or older, experienced…
Continue ReadingTonight, our family watched a movie together. It was an action-adventure movie where, against unbelievable odds, the good guy saves…
Continue ReadingAs I sat watching this little girl practice kicking a ball in front of our house, it suddenly occurred to…
Continue ReadingGrowing up a teacher's daughter has given me a lifetime of appreciation for educators. Of course, it's true; I may…
Continue ReadingDear Father-in-Law, You are incredibly missed—not just by your son or your grandchildren, but by me, your daughter-in-law. I wish…
Continue ReadingTeachers, thank you for all you do for our kids and for the ways you build them up. This past…
Continue ReadingOne of my 2-year-olds grabbed my hand tonight as we were snuggling on the couch together with his twin. “Dear…
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