My 10-year-old son asked his brother, “Don’t you think mom is the best mother there has ever been?” (I immediately sensed a hidden motive in that sappy setup.)
While sitting on my back porch the other night with my two granddaughters, they were mesmerized by the buzzing sound in the trees. It was so loud we
After a long weekend in the throes of parenting, I’m convinced of one thing: My kids need a new mom. It’s not because I’m running away (although the
I’m unsure if it’s a sign of old age, a quirky personality trait, or just a signal that my mind is too full and occupied, but for some
Be honest. Do you have some of these thoughts deep down in your heart? Shhhhh…I won’t tell anyone: I’m deeply hurt over my child’s choice in this area. I roll
Using dry shampoo means I can skip washing my hair and give myself an extra 20 minutes in the morning. Lining the baking pan with aluminum foil means
People of integrity expect to be believed; and when they’re not, time will prove them right. This is my favorite quote. I first heard it at a conference
If anyone could paint a portrait of pressure and strain in life, it’s a single mom. While raising kids alone, she knows all too well the culprits of
Many times in my life I’ve had to learn to wait—times where my patience was tested. Waiting for the school bus on a rainy day, stuck in the
While traveling, I stopped at everyone’s beloved travel store where even if you’re not hungry you can stock up on snacks such as corndogs, hot tamales, slushes, and