Tag Archive: Parenting

Dec
01
2010

Accepting the Differences

So today I’m feeling inspired by my real life. I have two kids and the older they get, the more differences I see in them. I used to think that they were the same, but I think that was more wishful thinking on my part than anything else. See if they were the same, then …

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Sep
14
2010

Finding Balance

This first couple weeks of September have been all about finding balance in my life. My little Miss M. just started Kindergarten, Miss K. just started preschool, the hubby started overtime at work, and I started a new my schedule for writing time. Whew! A lot of change to balance out. So far, I’d say …

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Jul
06
2010

And So The Fear Begins, a 4th of July Story.

Saturday July 3rd, Mike and I thought it would be fun to brave the crowds at Dam and go watch the annual fireworks. It was a beautiful clear night, perfect for being outside celebrating. We thought the kids would have a blast eating ice cream, playing at the playground, and of course watching the gorgeous …

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Nov
04
2009

Motherhood, in a nutshell

There are many ways to summarize the experience of what it’s like to be a mother. Usually it’s something like cuddling, or kissing ouchies better, or first steps.  All of those things are excellent, but they really only show you one small glimpse into what motherhood is like.  I’d like to offer another, more personal experience that …

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Nov
04
2009

Sandwiches

Yesterday K asked me to lay on the couch with her because she wasn’t feeling very well.  So we were spooning on the couch watching a show.  M decided to get in on the action too and have a little snuggle with us.  She climbed on top of me and snuggled in. “Ah, this is …

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