• Family

    The Store

    It’s every mother’s nightmare. Or at least a strong dislike. It’s . . . [Insert scary music and screams.] . . . taking the kids to the grocery store. It had been awhile since I’d taken all three children with…

  • Family

    Helpless

    Shortly after my daughter Katie’s first birthday, I took her for her check-up. I didn’t think it would be a big deal. Weigh her, measure her, give her a couple of shots, and we’d be on our way. This is…

  • Family

    Heavy Doors

    When my daughter Callie was about 18 months old, we were walking toward a building that had a big, heavy door.  “I do it!,” she exclaimed.  I knew it was too heavy for her, but I wanted her to give…