Nesting
I am in full nesting mode. Mamas, you know what that is. There is something inside of us that naturally longs to prepare the home for the newest person coming along to join the family. In this case, I am…
The Changing of the Seasons
As I am writing this, we are still experiencing blazing hot weather. But I am hopeful that as you are reading this, we are experiencing some cooler weatherโa welcome reprieve from the brutal summer heat. Donโt get me wrong; I…
Coasting
My favorite part of riding a bike has always been coasting. After working up enough speed, and with the help of a slight downhill slope, you get the thrill of the wind in your face and the joy of riding…
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…
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…
Our Family Is Growing
A few years ago, Kevin and I began to feel that we should expand our family. Itโs not that we thought that having three kids wasnโt enough. We werenโt bored. We werenโt missing the baby days. Rather, we felt compelled…
Now Entering the Teen Years
Itโs official. I am now the parent of a teenager. My daughter Callie turns 13 this month, and I can hardly believe it. Just like every other parent in the world, I find myself wondering where the time went. I…
Moving. Ugh.
My family and I are currently in the midst of a move. Here are some things I am learning through the process: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Itโs true. I like my nest. My family and I have…
