Tag: family
Dear Second Child
Dear Second Child,
I wanted to write this letter that is just for you because you don't always get the attention you deserve. As I...
I Am The Favorite Parent And It Is Very Hard For...
This scenario plays out often at our house. It’s time for bedtime. I tell our child, "Daddy will give you your bath tonight” She...
Apologizing To Our Children When We’re Not Perfect (Which is Quite...
When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a...
Unpopular Opinion: I Go to Bed Angry
“Never go to bed angry,” the old saying goes. I glare at my husband over the top of my laptop. I've just settled in...
How to Save Money at Your Disney World Vacation
Going to Disney World is not everyone's cup of tea and I hear you! Taking a family on a Disney World vacation is expensive....
Coming to Terms with My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
I am still coming to terms with my son’s autism diagnosis.
I was recently on a girl’s trip. These women know more about my...
Will They Know We Are Christians by Our Love?
Recently an old hymn popped into my head that I sang countless times growing up in school chapel and church. “They Will Know We...
We Don’t Agree: Setting Boundaries with Others
I'm a liberal, white mama. I believe that Black Lives matter and in community over cops. I support abortion. I am a proud member...
I Love a Non-Binary Child
I love a non-binary child, and you probably do too. They may not have told you yet, but they will when they’re ready.
The child...
In My Next Life I Want to Be the Dad
‘Mooooom! Look what I made for you!!!’ It’s 6:45 in the morning, and I think I just got a paper cut across my face...
Spending 1000 Hours Outside
Have you seen the 1000 Hours Outside initiative? I came across it a few years ago and have followed along, but have never participated....
National Spouses Day: Two Truths, One Lie and a Reflection on...
High school sweethearts. Love at first sight. The most difficult relationship of my life, parenting aside. Today is National Spouses Day, and in honor...
Remembering and Using Those Home Remedies
When I originally thought about writing this post one of our girls was dealing with a gnarly ear infection. She was home with us...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Five Books to Commemorate the...
The third Monday of January, every year, is the commemorative celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Growing up, the day has...