It’s just been one of those weeks. Please remind me… that the days are long, but the years are short. Please remind me… that when I am old and gray, I will miss not having a moment to go to [...]
Terrible Teens…I beg to differ
Jan29
At a home school conference this week, a young mom asked, “How does it work when you nurse a baby, have a toddler running around and attempt to teach?” The question, by default, was directed at me since I was [...]
It only takes a moment…
Dec11
The deafening screaming and thrilling excitement of this final score, which sent our team to this Saturday’s Superbowl, was silenced when my son, the center (#51), was left lying motionless in the middle of the field. An angry opposing player [...]
Pop Warner Superbowl…is youth sports worth it?
Dec1
What I am going to briefly describe will be hard to believe…yep…feel free to shake your head along with me.For the last four months, I have been a football mom…4 days a week…all day Saturday…every Saturday…This sports mom thing has [...]
To drink or not to drink…
Oct23
We spend countless hours with our Middle School/High School aged sons talking about choices.One of my responsibilities as a parent is not only to love, inspire, nurture, etc, etc. , but to give them the tools of learning, and the [...]
Honesty and Character Building
Oct17
Weekly Inspirations: The Heart of Honesty When ever I speak on building character in one’s children, my home evolves into one mad science lab where my children squeak like guinea pigs, and I am the wicked scientist whose head detaches [...]
The Cozy Factor
Sep29
The cuddly, cozy factor just oozed from my bed. I was enveloped in my own hiatus…a haven amidst this simple place I call home. I was snuggled up with a riveting book (which hasn’t happened much since I started blogging), [...]
The Little Things…
Aug27
For those who frequent my blog,you know that one of my passions is CHOOSING JOY.I love to celebrate the simple things, and stimulate the senses. It is by taking your everyday rituals, and turning them into something meaningful, that your [...]
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