One Thing That Will Change Your Life – 5 Ways to Make It Happen
Early in my parenting years, I came to understand that if I didn’t intentionally claim the time allotted to me, I would drift into a reactionary state of living. If I lived each day in a state of reaction, I would not parent the way I desired. When my babies were babies, I made one small […]
When Your Child Acts Unloveable, When No One Understands
I peeked open his door and gazed at his peaceful slumber. I think he is beautiful when he sleeps. His body is in constant motion when awake, so I love to watch him at complete rest. Then I did what I can only do with him, what would cause my other boys to wake in […]
Sometimes We Don’t Outgrow Homesick
I was given a gift of a trip to New York last weekend with my mom, sister, and niece. After an incredibly busy fall, I was longing for a break, a bit of an escape. New York is definitely not a place of rest. In fact, it’s the exact opposite for me. It’s vibrant, alive, electric […]
A Letter To My Boys – The Real Reason I Say No To Electronics
[box] While I’m taking a blogging break, I will be posting some of my favorite posts from 2014. Happy New Years![/box] This is a repost of the most popular post of 2014. I posted in January and again in May. Dear Boys, Do you remember the day we went to the drugstore and the lady […]
A Backwards New Year’s Resolution
I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I am not opposed to making healthy changes or setting goals. I just don’t want to wait for a certain day on the calendar to tell me that is the day to make a change. More than anything I feel like the New Year can be one more […]
Know Your Enemy
[box] While I’m taking a blogging break, I will be posting some of my favorite posts from 2014. Happy New Years![/box] This is a repost from March 2014. To see the original post, click here. One arm holding the banister rail, one foot resting on the first step, he turned to me with eyes […]
