Why should we make quiet time a priority? Are there any Moms out there today who are pulling their hair out yet? Are the kids running through the house fighting, complaining about being bored, begging you to let them spend the day in front of the computer, crying because their friends can’t come…
I would not be able to stay as connected with others if it were not for texting and emails. This makes me sad because it’s not as personal as a phone call, or real card in the mail, or a surprise drop by visit. Now that my kids are older it’s getting somewhat easier to…
My eight year old son entered a sport cake decorating contest and the boy with the best cake got a basketball. I didn’t have time to bake the cake and so I picked up one from the bakery. For the decorations, I bought donuts and cookies for my son to make baseballs, basketballs, and soccer…
Some prefer spring and still others summer and I know there are a few that prefer winter, but I prefer fall above all. The crisp days and blue, blue skies fill my heart with child-like wonder. The colors of the trees as the they make the transition from green to yellow to gold…
I will never forget when my husband and I brought our baby girl home for the first time to meet her brother. My son’s reaction was priceless and surprising. He just stared at her. No words. And I’m pretty sure that he stopped breathing for a short moment. My son is eight and my…
Wouldn’t you agree that best friends are good listeners? I like hanging out with other ladies who want to hear my ideas and feelings. Great listeners are those who are not quick to give you advice unless asked. Good friends show empathy!! Kids also want to be known through their words. They have stories to…
On my dining room wall hangs a plaque that contains three words: Live. Laugh. Love. To those who read the plaque when they visit my home, the verb trio might sound like a cozy cliché. But I see it as a three-word mission statement that helps me stay focused on what matters most…
shelter : to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc. The dictionary definition of the word “shelter” sounds like a very positive, loving action. Then why do we sometimes hear accusations about sheltering our children, as if it is child abuse? The nature metaphors are endless here. Would you send your…
There were heavy sighs followed by eye rolls. I didn’t think my request was that demanding, but apparently I had pushed too far. Again. “Please? If you just smile nicely and look like you love each other, this will be over fast, and I won’t ask for any more!” That promise worked just long…
“Lisa, I’m burned out. I never thought I’d get tired of being a stay at home mom and homeschooling my four kids. I just want to hide my head under the sheets in the morning instead of get up. I’m not depressed. I’m just tired of being tired. My patience is gone. I feel…
