The Dale Family
A friend of mine from college recently lost her son to the horrible disease known as cancer. He had been battling it for about a year and a half, and he was just a few days shy of his sixth…
Towel Hugs
I donโt remember how it started, but sometime after my firstborn learned to walk, the tradition of โtowel hugsโ began at our house. Hereโs how it works. After the toddler/preschooler gets out of the bath, they give their hooded towel…
On Retraining
We recently received some new-to-us living room furniture from my in-laws. It is great furnitureโan oversized couch and chair that can hold a lot of people and are perfect for napping. Unfortunately, my dogs think so, too. Once upon a timeโฆwhen we…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Two of my children are just about to surpass me in height. Granted, this isnโt an overwhelming achievement (Iโm only 5โ 3โ.), but it is still a significant milestone in the life of a child. Theyโve been w-a-i-t-i-n-g for it…
Roll Film!
During one of the ice days last month, when my children were home from school, we decided to watch some of our old home movies. Through the magic of video, we were able to relive so many wonderful momentsโbirths, Christmas…
Wisdom (or Something) at 40
I turn 40 years old this month. 40! I am really having a hard time believing it. No, I donโt think that 40 is old; Iโm just surprised to have gotten here so quickly. So now that Iโm in my fifth decade…
Love at First Sight
My water broke sometime between placing my order and actually receiving my chocolate milkshake at Sonic. I was with my sister Julie, who was visiting from out of town. We had been hoping that I might go into labor while…
Music Review: Slugs & Bugs
Looking for music that will entertain and engage your young children but wonโt drive you crazy at the same time? Iโd like to introduce you to the entire Slugs & Bugs collection. Randall Goodgame and Andrew Peterson, both seasoned singer/songwriters,…
Merry Christmas!
Putting up our familyโs Christmas decorations, including decorating the tree, usually only takes a few hours. We could probably get it done even faster, but we get distracted by watchingย Itโs a Wonderful Life, which is our yearly tradition. We also…
Firsts
On a cold January afternoon back in 2001, at a hospital in Texas, my husband and I looked at each other with a mixture of fear and uncertainty in our eyes. Are they really going to let us take her home?…
