Despite the missing words, there are inscriptions where I tell him how much he was wanted, how intelligent he is, how he is our greatest gift.
Does Anyone Need Me?
I can’t control and fix everything like I did when they were toddlers, and I shouldn’t. But, I really want to.
We Have Lice (Again)
When we got home from the party, bugs were visibly crawling in her hair. I raced to the supermarket and picked up pesticide-grade lice removal kits and wine. With Catholic guilt about probably infesting the movie theater, I stayed up all night cleaning the house, scrubbing, washing sheets, towels, bedding, coats, scarves, hats, and stuffed animals.
My Bed is Just a Bed, Unless You’re my Kids
My parents' bed was always warm. A cushion of comfort, wrapped around my body, encouraging me to snuggle in deeper, pull the blankets up tighter.
Lost
He is only five and I didn't lose him at a familiar school with adults he trusted. I left him hiding in a bush at a small, local water park during an intense game of hide and seek.
4 End of Summer Guilty Pleasures
I've seen a lot of writing from moms who are sad to see the end of summer. They want more precious sun-soaked days with their children. More ice cream and …
Summer Camp Magic
By Stacey Conner. My memories from summer camp are all about freedom.
One Mom’s (Totally Unrealistic) Summer Bucket List
By Kathy Glow. Have you done any of my bucket list items? What’s on your list?
Navigating a Grownup World is Confusing: 10 Ways We Mislead Our Children
By Shenna Fitzgerald. If we rational, mature grownups are stumped by parenting choices and styles, just imagine how confused kids are.
Defining Break Time
By Angela Jamison. It's a funny thing—going from longing for those breaks from your babies to wishing you never had a break from them.