Have you ever had a pair of shoes that you loved so much you were sad to let them go?  My favorite summer sandals bit the dust this week.  T...

When my fresh-from-heaven firstborn introduced me to 3am feedings, I wished  I could sleep, even for a mere 5 hours.  At first, my sleep ...

1. Where have you been?  Yes, summer has taken a toll on my blog, but it's all good stuff.  When school fizzled out finished, my li...

Every phase of motherhood brings its challenges and joys.  Every. single. phase. My oldest child is entering high school next year and I fe...

Some years Mother's Day floats by unannounced and easily forgotten.  Don't get me wrong, my kids and husband always celebrate and...

"What if they don't turn out right?"  "What if I've utterly messed them up?" It is the voice of fear. I know he...

 Even though the calendar says it's officially spring, it feels a little questionable today at 39 degrees at 3:00 in the afternoon.  S...

" Emma is a really good friend, Mom.   Not only is she sweet, funny and kind, but she also invites me over to her house.  It's no...

Whipped cream and strawberries make me smile.  Some weeks you need a little extra boost for the smile factory.  Our beloved goat, Pickl...

1. Call it a date .   Even if you can only squeeze in a trip to the bank and a milkshake in the drive thru, call it a date. Focused at...

 I yearn for the beautiful, but life is messy.  Do you avoid blog reading because it makes you feel less-than-perfect?  I do sometimes.  I...

We only have 18 times to create summer memories for our children.  15 if you're counting the ones they will remember.  What do you wa...

Encouragement: a balm of words to the soul In a society inundated with children being pushed to be the best at everything they do, we somet...

Do you get tired of correcting bad manners at the dinner table? I hate having to be the Warden of the Table .  Inevitably I end up feeling ...

1. I don't know about you, but I welcomed October with open arms.... and candycorn nail night with my girls.  So fun!   2. We've be...