The Christmas Fudge was perfect, the tree decorated, cookies baked, and we were full of expectation for a wonderful time together. All six of our children were coming home for Christmas, along with spouses and our two grandbabies. We couldn’t wait. I was making dinner when my husband John went out to get the mail,…
I have to admit, sometimes I am not the most organized parent. I am more like a Mary in a Martha world. I know parents who have kept sticker lined chore charts since their kids were potty training, or used Pintrest inspired jars to keep allowances in. The list goes on. But, inevitably our family’s stickers…
“C’mon Jack,” Amy grabbed her keys and backpack. “We are going to be late.” My 5’10” freshman, Jack, emerged from his room still in his PJ’s. His tousled mop of hair looked as if he had just walked backwards through a wind tunnel. “Just go without him,” I took a drink of hot coffee and…
It seems like the school year picks up speed after Spring break, especially if you have a graduating senior. I just finished putting away Easter decorations and now it is time to get ready for something else. Graduation! In just six weeks Amy will be walking across the stage in cap and gown to receive…
I’ve tried to convince myself that eating the crust off my child’s sandwich count for half the calories since it is “recycling”. I also figure that walking around with a child clinging to my leg like a starfish during low tide is as good as wearing ankle weights. But the scales don’t lie. When I…