The Art of Being a Mom
I tend to critique myself at the end of the day. I’m pretty hard on myself. This is exhausting. It’s easy for me to get caught up in my failures. I worry that I have nothing to offer. I compare myself to musicians, painters, and writers. I want to be like them. But I’m not.…
Writers Are Needed
Looking for writers to share about family rituals! Family is very important to me. I love being a mom and I enjoy sharing great moments with my kids. I desire to promote family unity and personal well-being. I am inviting you to join me on this mission. What keeps family together? Family rituals keep families…
THEY DON’T KNOW, BUT I’M SCARED
Last summer my husband introduced our six year old and four year old to skate parks. I thought he was out of his mind. Really? My son just learned to ride his scooter a little bit and my daughter pushed hers around while walking next to it. He got them skate boards that they barely…
Quick Mommy Moment Inspiration
How Do Children Learn To Be Inventors?
I will never forget my first blue tool box that my Daddy gave me when I was a little girl. He bought me a hammer and some nails too. My Dad passed away about two years ago. He was a hardworking man who built my childhood home from the ground. My Mom still lives there…
Lessons From 2014
Today I’m taking a moment to look back at last year and share with you the lessons that I have learned. On New Year’s Day I decided to clean out four huge storage boxes filled with my kid’s old toys. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit this, but there are at least ten storage boxes…
Sweetest Mommy Moment
My four year old daughter Kaylee touches my heart and my feet dance every time. Both of our kids take turns falling asleep in my bedroom. When my husband and I get ready to go to sleep we quietly pick up our sleeping beauties and tuck them into their own beds. They insist on wearing…
Quick Mommy Moment Inspiration
The Invisible Bucket
Did you know that everyone has an invisible bucket over their head? Either our buckets are full, half way full, or empty. We are happy when it’s full and sad when it’s empty. My kids learned this today. “Mommy how do we keep our buckets full?’’ Every day we start out with a full bucket.…
