Training
There are days when I donโt feel like doing all that is required of me as a parentโparticularly in the area of discipline. Some days I am just really tired, and I think, โI only want to love my kids,…
Olympic Dreams…and Realities
I absolutely loved watching the Olympics! I love the competition, the excitement, the dreams, the challenges, the emotions, the life stories. I cannot imagine all the time, work, and dedication these athletes have put into their sports. And Iโve noticed…
Lost Rings
My family and I were playing in the waves in Destin, Florida this summer when my eldest daughter Callie suddenly realized that the ring she had been wearing had fallen off her finger and into the water. We all stopped…
Hard Conversations
Hard conversations are part of life. And for those of us who really donโt like confrontation, these conversations can be extremely taxing. The easy way out would be just to avoid them altogetherโto โkeep the peaceโโ, but we all know…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
I was born at 5:05 pm on March 5, 1975, which was my Granddaddyโs 50th birthday. I love the month of Marchโฆand the number 5! I also love that I was named after my Granddaddyโs mother, Carrie Elizabeth. In turn,…
All-Skate
My husband and I recently took our three children, plus some extra girls, to the roller skating rink. We had been skating once or twice before, but it had been a while since our last venture. Callie, my 12-year-old, took…
Now Available: Unlimited Fresh Starts
Fresh starts. New beginnings. Second chances. I donโt know anyone who doesnโt like these ideas. And thereโs something about a brand new year that gets us all excited about โstarting overโ and making changes and improvements in our lives. Undoubtedly,…
It’s Always Time to Be Thankful
November causes many of us to be particularly mindful of counting our blessings. I wish we didnโt need a reminder, but Iโm glad we have it. I have found personally that when I am focused on being thankful, my perspective…
Teacher Appreciation?
Itโs May, which means the end of another school year and time to thank all the teachers for another job well done! These men and women play such a vital role in our childrenโs lives that no thank-you gift or…
The Pot and the Kettle
Do as I say, not as I do. I wish this statement were less descriptive of me. I’ve been a mother for only nine years, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to apologize to my children…
