An Emotional Thanksgiving
As I sit in my brother’s home, my lucky brother with a wonderful family and opportunities, about to feast on his talents in the kitchen …
Power Outage Fun
In the middle of our macaroni and cheese dinner, just before football practice, the power suddenly disappeared on us, just as the sun was setting. …
On Being Home and Missing My Bloggy Sisters
Ho-ly Moses, I’m smoked. Like, smoked in the I can’t lift my arms they’re so tired kind-of way. But oh, the joy of joys of …
On Being Grateful, MckMama and Prayers for Stellan
Do you see this woman?We are a lot alike, her and I, in our photograph-taking, baking, babywearing, attached-parenting ways (among others). She, like me, stayed …
Being A Sister
It’s the whispery giggles in her ear hushing secrets from your lips. It’s clown-like makeovers with mom’s make-up with punishments for dessert. It’s holding hands …
Spellbinding Moments with Children
How is it possible that children can make you want to rip your hair out and yet, be so incredibly amazing they can bring you …
An Unplanned Day
Amidst blistering heat and preparations for homemade chocolate ice cream, the lights went out. Not exactly what we had in mind for our day. Luckily …
Make Moments Matter
Yesterday I woke up coughing. I’ve been fighting getting sick for a couple days, now, but it seems I’ve succumbed and gotten sick anyway. I …