Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector

Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector

Apr 19, 2012 | Parenting

I admit it. It has taken me nearly eighteen years of mothering to finally get my act together when it comes to regularly scheduled dental visits.For years, as a young mom, I would hide my head in shame when I walked into the dentist’s office. It was so hard to...
What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?

What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?

Feb 11, 2012 | Parenting

I am a boy mom. I am a girl mom. I am a football mom, a soccer mom, a basketball mom, a golf mom, but all the time I feel like a grocery shopping mom. Since our first three children are boys, men, boys, young men,  I still view myself as a boy mom, and since all I...
It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)

It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)

Feb 6, 2012 | Parenting

Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there’s one thing that’s been a constant in our home, it’s the way our eldest always has his little sister’s best interest at heart. He cares for her. He dotes on her, and he helps model how...
My Son’s First Kiss

My Son’s First Kiss

Jan 13, 2012 | Faith & Family, Parenting

For years now, we have encouraged our sons to wait and guard a girl’s heart before he ever thinks about taking that first special kiss. A kiss is sacred and too many take that special moment for granted. Well, times have changed and girls are much more forward...
It's a Relationship

It's a Relationship

Aug 26, 2011 | Faith, Parenting

I’m stepping out of my typical frugal living, saving money, family manager tips and ideas “hat” to continue a series I have been sharing this summer. Honored, Humbled, Humiliated, Frustrated, Loved, Worried, Overwhelmed, Incapable… In this 4th...