Being Enough “Did I stop and read to her today? Did I get down and play enough? Did I yell? Did I make her feel important or was I too busy?” I don’t know about you but I know that as a mom I struggle with thoughts like this almost daily. “Did I do enough?”…
Just about around Thanksgiving time every year Grandparents and my Husband ask me what I think the children want for Christmas. They don’t stop asking me until I send them a Christmas list. And they also want me to make a list for myself. They care to give what one wishes and that is so…
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…
Memories. They often escape me in the hurry of everyday life. When one comes rushing in, I claw at it, desperate to save it until later, only to realize that “later” has a way of erasing my best intentions. As I watch my kids race through their childhood at speeds that shouldn’t be…
My six year old and five year old girl sure were small at one time. This picture is not just any picture. It has a story that touches my heart in a very special way. My family visits my Mom at least 2 to 4 times a month. We try to make it every Sunday…
