And Then There Were Stuffed Animals Flying In The Back Seat
Last weekend, my husband and I were on our way to drop the kids off at my parent’s house for a few days when our wedding song came on the…
Creating A Family Tradition With The Red Plate
Years ago, my mother-in-law gave us this beautiful red plate as a gift. Apparently, among some early American families, when someone deserved special acknowledgement, it was tradition to…
Moments That Stay
I got a hug from my son the other day that surprised me. Because in the last several months, at just seven years old, he’s gotten very independent–not wanting me…
5 Reasons Why Whiteboards Are The Greatest Parenting Tool Ever
When I think of a whiteboard, I usually think of a classroom. Or an office. Which is why, when my kids first said they wanted whiteboards in their rooms, I…
Room Service, Anyone?
Not long ago, Mike got a new phone system in our house that makes working from home easier for him. One of the features of the system is that the…
It’s How You Say Hello…
The other day I took my kids to the gym with me. When I went to pick them up from the play area after I’d finished working out, I passed…
Simplifying is Good
Simplifying. It’s good for the schedule. It’s good for the house. It’s good for the soul. I love it when things are simple and organized. Like when that “catch-all drawer”…
Two Kinds of People
My blog is being featured in The Sampler over at 5 Minutes for Mom. Click on the button below to read my post, Two Kinds of People… Hope to see…