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The Last Time Poem From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before, When you have freedom and time, And nothing in particular to … Continue reading
Category Archives: teaching kids
We are finally taking our long awaited vacation! (Insert eye roll here. Yes, I know we travel all the time!) What I mean, is we finally have all 5 of our kiddos with us and they are ALL coming! It’s … Continue reading
My boys were very young when I got divorced. In some ways it was easier for them that way, as they don’t really have much of a memory of ever living with both parents. However, it was initially really hard … Continue reading
Since we drove to South Carolina and had 17 hours each way to kill, we decided to try an audio book. I have to admit it took us a long time to finish the audio book as I kept falling … Continue reading
A couple of things happened to me this week that really have made me ponder my role as a mother. I went out for dinner with a small group of mothers from Zach’s soccer team (and one other mom I … Continue reading
Back in 2008 when Rob and I were married, we spent a lot of time discussing what we wanted our newly blended family to look like – in the present and in the future. I read a ton of books … Continue reading
“Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds” Gordon B. Hinckley. I guess this theme carries through from last week’s quote. And I’m warning you, it carries through next week too. And probably the next, and the next. It’s just … Continue reading
Every year during the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week) I have such good intentions to really focus on Holy Week. But every year, I feel like we run out of time and maybe rush through Easter a little … Continue reading
The other morning I went out to my car to leave. Rob had walked me to the porch and was waiting on the porch while I got in my car and pulled out to leave. We have street parking, but … Continue reading
My mom always sends me articles that are relevant to my stage in life, my interests or things she thinks will inspire. This past week, she sent me one on parenting (as they often are) entitled “Bringing Up Our Children … Continue reading