Month: November 2014
Wingmen
I’m so thankful for the wingmen in my life. Those that flew by me for only a short time, and those that continue to be there. This Thanksgiving let’s remember that our greatest blessings of all are those soaring through the winds of life by our side.
The Green-Eyed Monster
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In December I was asked to play the role of “miss every-day mom” for a little pretend pageant at church. Apparently I was a pretty good fit for the part. About a week before performance night we were sent…
What’s Cookin’ Wednesday–When Life Gives You Snowstorms, Make Potato Soup
It’s been said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. If that’s true, I’m doomed. At least as of late… Take last night for instance. Cold cereal. Cold Cereal. And…hot dogs. Yeah, I totally agree. It does sound like a… Continue Reading “What’s Cookin’ Wednesday–When Life Gives You Snowstorms, Make Potato Soup”
You Are Worth So Much More
My dear child. As I watch your big, blue eyes fade in and out of dreams there’s so much I want to tell you. It’s been a long day. Somewhere between spilling your second glass of orange juice at breakfast and your fit in… Continue Reading “You Are Worth So Much More”
Preparing our Children for the Weather of Life
Monday Morning R, our six-year-old, slipped on his jacket and sneakers, grabbed his backpack, and dashed down the driveway to catch the bus. 60 balmy degrees. The sun was shining, beautiful fall leaves of red, yellow and brown still hung high in the branches… Continue Reading “Preparing our Children for the Weather of Life”
Leap of Faith
But what if I fail?…” Can I tell you a secret? Blogging terrifies me. I’m a relatively private person. Telling the world my feelings, my experiences, my stories, my life, that kinda intimidates me. In some ways I’m still shocked that I took the… Continue Reading “Leap of Faith”
Believe
“Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things that a man needs to believe in the most: that people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that… Continue Reading “Believe”
Home
In our efforts to be good parents, to provide our children with ample opportunities, to make sure they’re smart, athletic, well-rounded, socially adjusted, have a plethora of friends, and happy, I hope we can remember that home is just as (or more) important as any museum, any soccer field, any dugout, any library.
To All of My Expectant Friends and Family: Babies (and those 9 months in your tummy) are the BEST!!
The past few weeks I have been bombarded with news of dear friends and family expecting. Text messages, phone calls, facebook pictures, and in-person news have me reeling with joy with the prospect of new babies coming into this world (is there anything in… Continue Reading “To All of My Expectant Friends and Family: Babies (and those 9 months in your tummy) are the BEST!!”
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