Sometimes I am such a girl. And sometimes I am surprised by that fact. I’ve always been a rather girly girl. My parents report that I’d ask for jewelry and want my hair styled from the time I could talk. …
I’ve always been a quiet person. I’ve never had a need to give random advice to others (especially strangers). That is until I became a mother. Now it sort of makes sense to me why mothers dole out advice — …
I’ve had my share of Easter debacles. There was the Easter when I was 10 that I spent in the ICU waiting room while my grandpa fought for his life. The Easter when I was 20, newly married, and nearly …
As we are preparing to celebrate Easter, my mind is going all sorts of directions. I’m in awe of God’s gift to us and reminded that as Jesus died on the cross, His followers felt completely and utterly hopeless and …
A little mothering never hurt anybody. This I know. I am fortunate to have a wonderful mother. She has now become my best friend, but there are times when I am reminded that she is indeed still my mother.
Yesterday …
Since having Lexiana a year and a half ago, my husband and I have tried to make a priority to spend time together just the two of us every couple of weeks at least. Sometimes that means dinner and a …
I have a good brother-in-law. Seriously. That said, when I opened my gift from him last Christmas, I was a bit dubious. He’d gotten me a Swivel Sweeper. I wasn’t offended that he might think my floors were messy …
I’m happy to take care of my child. And I love that she’s a bright little girl with an incredible vocabulary and an emerging imagination. But, I draw the line at some things. I refuse to scratch her doll’s backs, …
I think all parents can tick off a list to you of traits they want their children to inherit from them and traits they don’t want to pass on. I’m no different. I’m thrilled that Lexiana already shares my love …