Strangers will be walking through our home tonight. Stepping into our bedrooms. Peeking in our closets. Commenting on our paint choices. Passing by our family photos. Imagining their family here. I can't help but wonder who will step through this house, looking with a critical … [Read more...]
The Mom I Want to Be
Wednesday morning, I woke up to find that a good friend tagged me in a link to an article about Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child on facebook. We both have bright, strong-willed kids, so I appreciated the tag. My kids were giving me an unusual reprieve from the normal early … [Read more...]
The Weeds in Me
I've never liked gardening metaphors. Gardening as therapy, an enjoyable hobby, or a way to relax has always mystified me. It's a funny reaction, too, because my childhood is overflowing with happy memories among fruit trees, glorying in a bounty of blueberries, raspberries, … [Read more...]
“The Kids Have a Surprise for You. It’s Not a Good One.”
I'm at Home Depot, enjoying shopping alone, when my husband shares this cryptic news with me. I guess I'd ignored the signs when he asked, "Are you coming home anytime soon?" in our previous phone call. Paint matching and plumbing parts occupied all my energy and, since the kids … [Read more...]
Where Did the Year Go? Kai’s 1st Birthday!
This guy turned 1 on Saturday! (thanks for the birthday onesie, Grandma Cathy!) We celebrated sweet Kai's big day with a backyard BBQ and family friends. I am so grateful for this bundle of energy, crawling enthusiastically after his siblings, getting into … [Read more...]
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