5 of 8 and his best buddy. Twins. Twinkies. Captain America and Cat. Our own Katniss. Minions. Adorbs. Fireman. And candy. Oh, yes, there was candy….
The Evening Recap
Braver Than You Think
Something magical happens to this boy when he dons his Captain America suit. He is transformed. He is protective. Fast. Strong. It’s metamorphic. To him, at least. What is it about us? We want to be known and be seen and be treasured for exactly who we are. And yet we are so influenced when we don the guises of…
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A Little Thing to Cure a Spot of Whine
Those days. The days when kids wake up in full whine. Yeah. The Whine Complex is layered and intricate, so I won’t insult you by suggesting that I have determined a cure-all. But I do have a little thing. A small concept that can sometimes head off one of the more common Whine Complex experiences. It’s a countdown clock. It…
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Next Gen
So. Almost seventeen years separate the birth of my first child to the birth of our babies 7 and 8, the twins. Seventeen years, people. Here’s some perspective. The year 1 of 8 was born, George H.W. Bush was president and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air starring a relatively unknown Will Smith premiered on television. By the year the…
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For Doubting Mamas….
Sometimes it’s palpable. The churn of emotion that lies just under the veneer. I’m blessed to speak frequently to a variety of mom groups. Some have circled up for a study, some meet over a specific topic regarding their children, some simply huddle together for laughter and support. Moms. These women are mothering children of a variety of ages and…
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