You were always a little different. Always going in your own direction. One of my favorite memories of you as a toddler is of watching you…
Last Place
Jude turned four last week. It was a fairly quiet celebration, sandwiched amongst the end of year necessities that seem part and parcel of life.…
The Hobbit
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The Fruit of Mondays
I shared late last fall about having to come to terms with Mondays. Not for the typical reasons; actually, I usually look forward to the fresh…
Spring Fever
This is the time of year when I beat the consistency drum. Finish strong. Don’t give in to distraction. Keep your eyes on the prize.…
House to House
I’m sitting here, early afternoon, out of the country, trying to overcome jet lag, and all I want to do is take a nap. But…
Adulting
Ever have one of those moments when you realize you’ve matured? Mom mentioned it in one of her posts recently. It’s a little harder for…
Work While You Work; Play While You Play
One of the first pieces of poetry my children are required to memorize is M.A. Stodart’s “One Thing At A Time”: Work while you work; play…
Embellished
Little pieces of my childhood are suddenly everywhere in my home. Having come into marriage with no physical reminders of my past, it’s both comforting…
You NEED People
We survived the weekend. Yes, there was mud and rain and moments of desperation, but… we survived.