Tag: love
Weathering the Seasons of Marriage Through Parenthood
My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. In almost as much time, we have been parents. We knew, before getting married,...
The Kind Bully
“I’m not coming down. I do not want to ever see you or anybody in this house again,” my seven-year-old son exclaimed as I...
Celebrating National Teddy Bear Day
I have to say that National Teddy Bear Day is one of my favorite random holidays. I know my life is better in many...
Making a House a Home
As we are getting ready to say goodbye to the house we have made a home over the past decade, many emotions come up,...
Summer Lovin’: Reconnect With Your Spouse This Summer
It is summertime, and I don't know about you, but the warm weather and sunshine put me in a better mood. It's the perfect...
My Promise to Be Better: A Letter to My First Born...
That night in the bathroom, while I was brushing your hair before bed, braiding it so you could have “cool rock and roll hair”...
Sibling Love
I was fortunate to be raised in a house where family came first. My family of four sat down for dinner each night at...
Growing Up in an LGBTQIA+ World
I know that many people these days are trying to figure out how to have a conversation with their kiddos about all the flavors...
The Preschool Years are the Best
My twins have eight days of preschool left - EVER! However you choose to measure time as a parent by ages, stages, or seasons,...
Mid 30’s With Living Grandparents
The sadness hits deeply when I think about my daughters at their first dance recital looking over into the crowd to see their loving...