Because I Said So

What I’ve Learned About Parenting From Football—Part 2

Because I Said So August 1, 2023 because i said so

Know when to punt and know when to go for it.

What I’ve Learned About Parenting From Football—Part 1

Because I Said So July 31, 2023 because i said so

There are rules, terminology and recommendations for football at every turn. Same rings true for parenting.

Treasures: 20 Items in My Pocket

Because I Said So July 17, 2023 because i said so

1. Shreds of Kleenex 2. Those damn Rainbow Loom bands 3. Boogers 4. Lego heads. Multiple. 5. Chapstick 6. Hairbands 7. To-do lists. On the back of receipts. 8. Cereal 9. …

An Ode to the ‘Parenthood’—in Words and Tears

Because I Said So July 8, 2023 because i said so

Parenthood: You Can Take Your Cameras Now… and Thank You by Sharon Zuckerwar @mommyverbs Over the years, I have wondered if the writers of Parenthood had secret cameras hidden around …

Three Reasons I’m Terrified of Raising my Three Teen Girls

Because I Said So July 7, 2023 Tweens & Teens

I love motherhood, it is my greatest achievement, but it is a terrifying thought to raise my own teenage girls.

Shooting Star

Because I Said So April 2, 2023 because i said so

by Ginny Mahar Last night I dreamed you were on my chest, little enough for me to hold with one arm. All the big fears were gone: That I wouldn’t …

Goal Tender

Because I Said So February 12, 2023 because i said so

by Angela Dale “Keep, keep,” he cries calling off his defenders as bison boys from the opposing team outweighing him by fifty pounds close in I brace jaw-clenched for him …