As a mom, there are many things we can give our kids. We can give them our time, our attention, and our unwavering support. We can give them new experiences to stretch them and boundaries to protect them. We can give them a “yes” as much as possible, and a “no” when it matters. We can give them love in the form of discipline and acceptance no matter what. We can give… Read More

I need to confess something: I’m not a dreamer.   I’m not someone who lets my imagination run wild with plans about the future. I hardly ever sit down to list out goals, and I’ve never attempted to write out a five year plan.   … Which is all fine and good until I start seeing things like this … Then suddenly I start feeling bad about my lack of dreaming,… Read More

  It’s been a long time since I’ve bent low – knees on the carpet and face to the floor, but this weekend, I felt called back to humble beginnings. As I closed out another wonderful weekend retreat away, I put out the challenge – for them and for me. The challenge was this: Each morning after we peel ourself from the warm… Read More

As I type, I’m sitting on my couch watching the Price is Right with my Middle Miss, who’s home sick from school. It’s not every day that you get to introduce your daughter to such a classic. The jury’s still out on whether I’m earning cool points for this one or not. {She just asked, “Why are they all so excited?!?” Great question,… Read More

Can I tell you something? I missed my kids today. Today the house felt quiet, and I didn’t want it to.Normally quiet feels like a blanket to me – all warm and welcoming. But today it didn’t. It’s been a little over a month since school began for my three, and the newness has worn off. Am I allowed to have them back now, please?Earlier,… Read More