The sun greets us in the morning, pushing the gray far from sight.Winter's snow melts as the warmth delicately, hesitantly, spreads over it, at...
Winter brings peace in spring
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Remembering Winter
Feb 27, 2014
Spring is not here yet. I'm yearning for it. I love the snow, but with the weather getting warmer, then colder, then warmer then snowing again I'm...
Loneliness
Feb 26, 2014
I'm feeling a little guilty today. See, I have this knee 'condition' for which I should work out regularly. I've also had this little cold for about...
Mothering on Purpose
Jan 14, 2014
Yesterday I posted about how we talk with our children. I like to think I put thought into it most of the time, not just let it happen willy nilly.I...
I’m not Pinterest-Creative
Oct 7, 2013
Sometimes I find myself pouring over blogs or Pinterest overwhelmed with great ideas for the boys and know I will never be able to do them, or feel...
Live in the Moment Mom
Sep 24, 2013
Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you can't take care of yourself or love yourself.I mentioned yesterday the thought that our kiddos will want...
Mom Self-Esteem
Sep 23, 2013
How often do you read for entertainment? I mean more than just the newspaper gossip column.We were at the library about a month ago and it dawned on...
Who are you?
Sep 17, 2013
Have you lost yourself as a mom?Sometimes I think I have.My 4 year old is going to 3 day preschool this year and full day Kindergarten the following...
What kind of family are you?
Sep 10, 2013
Front yard play in our communityI've been reading a lot about community lately, or the sense of belonging (I posted about it earlier this week,...
Where do You Belong
Sep 9, 2013
In light of the recent articles on community popping up here and there, I've been thinking a lot about where we belong, as individuals and as a...
My View
Aug 30, 2013
From up in the plane I look down and see clouds dotting a manicured landscape, one of neatly organized roads, obviously planned by someone or some...
Disaster
Jul 8, 2013
Have you ever felt such a desire to help a loved one but know there is absolutely nothing you can do? And that there is nothing you could do even if...