We are all shocked by the news The news that we keep hearing changes by the day and sometimes, by the hour. We don’t know what reports to...

On the continuum of motherhood, I am smack dab in the middle. Well, kinda. I have 4 adult children and 5 that are in the category of high...

As you watch your child grow up, you are amazed! The way that they pick up on things is fascinating to you. They really are like little...

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Our daughter and her husband wanted to make sure we would both be home. After they arrived, they asked us out onto the deck. They wanted...

I’m pretty excited about my plans for Valentines Day this year. Why? Because I have an idea that will make it last for three weeks! If...

The “toddler’s rule of property” states that, “If it’s mine, it’s mine; if I want it, it’s mine and if it’s yours it’s mine.” or...

It’s nearly half way through December. I’ve made my list and I have gone over it at least 36 times. My lists have sub-lists. After...

I know it is coming. He goes “home”, back to base, in three more days. When he does, I will be a mess. We have done this a few times now....

As we establish our homes, we have the opportunity to keep, throw out or amend the traditions we were raised with. We also have the...

I didn’t realize that an army birthday party would one day turn out to be an army career. When our children were young, we wanted to...

I know this may seem like a premature holiday post, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. Believe me, you will be thankful for a little lead...

I know there is some belief or stereotype that women love shopping. I’m not in that camp. Of course, when I was younger it was fun. When...

Would I be a complainer if I told you that I get irritated hearing complaints? Can I be real with you, though? There are a lot of...

We have just walked through an unexpected season of busyness. Everyone knows the saying, “When it rains it pours.” Though life with...

I grew up as most children in America do, celebrating Halloween. My mom would spend hours getting creative and making costumes. A lot...

When you have been parenting for a long time, it’s easy to think, “I’ve got this down”. Then, God gives you a child or a circumstance...

We are heading into another school year, lining up all the activities and choosing the best curriculum. I always have such optimism at...

You’re in the trenches and I’m in there too! Who else can spend the entire day walking from room to room picking up your family’s “stuff”...

You know what’s weird? It’s weird that in the age of social media we know so much about people but yet we don’t know people. We don’t...