My two oldest daughters recently had a chance to get all dressed up as well as flex their social muscles at their middle school masquerade dance. They both returned home with a glowing review of the event. It was Rachel’s first dance, and I was so happy it proved to be a positive experience. IRead the whole post >>
How to help sparkly child shine without them driving you to the brink of insanity
Sometimes I’ll look around a public place like a grocery store or an airport and I’ll see all these docile children, offering their sibling the last cookie in their snack bag or saying, “Yes, Mommy” when she asks them to hand over her iPhone where the child was quietly practicing her phonics. Meanwhile this isRead the whole post >>
Comic relief and hope in a “haze of TMI”
My kids have sensed that something big that is outside of them and outside of our home is going on right now. Not only is Mommy suddenly spending more time online again (tsk, tsk), but she and Daddy, she and the babysitter, she and her Gaba, she and her Nana, she and her brother, sheRead the whole post >>
Heaven
Heaven: Two little girls (missing only the big sister who went with Daddy to her matinee performance). A pile of books. A cocoon of covers. A quiet Saturday afternoon. Heaven – as simply and lovely as that. “Cozy,” said the 2-year-old. “Yes,” I agreed. I read. We cuddled. The big sisters put their small handsRead the whole post >>
New Life In Him
Despite broken bones, puffy eyes, and toddlers who are suddenly boycotting their naps, I’m on an Easter kick. We all should be. We are an Easter people. Besides, joy feels good. During my most recent spiritual direction session I was sharing how it’s not easy to dredge up dark bits from my past. My spiritualRead the whole post >>