Lessons Kids Teach Me

I Am Mom. Hear Me Laugh. (And Belt Out Elvis Tunes.)

I have two upcoming speaking engagements next week that I need to prepare for (lucky Thomas gets to tag along), so this will be the last post for a week or so. I hope it leaves you smiling and ready to get your laughter on with your children. I’ll be back in a few! (ARead the whole post >>

A Child’s Growth Does Not Always Glitter Like Gold

Here’s some wisdom I’m keeping close as I embark on my new life living with four kids under 6. The passages are excerpted from The Child Under Six by James L. Hymes, which my wonderful mom-in-law gave me. The book remains one of my all-time favorite parenting books, but it’s sadly out of print. “TheRead the whole post >>

My Most Recent Parental Epiphany

Rachel, 4, was recently playing quietly alone upstairs in the room she shares with her big sister. My husband and I were downstairs with Mary Elizabeth, 2. Madeline was over at a friend’s house. After I’d read a few books to Mary Elizabeth, she asked if she could go see Rae. “Of course,” I said.Read the whole post >>

Family Draw Time Art Show

Welcome to the August Carnival of Natural Parenting: Creating With Kids This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how they make messes and masterpieces with children. Please read to the end to find aRead the whole post >>

First Love

This one’s for you, D. (How wonderful it was to catch up with an old, true friend!) One of these days I’ll get back in the saddle again and join you for ride! — Several years ago Madeline (and Baby Rae when she really still was a baby) and I paid a visit to theRead the whole post >>