As most of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer recently and had surgery to remove the affected area. As I usually do, I made the mistake of thinking I could carry on as usual and continue to be super mom, with just a few requests for helping to get my kids to school. The [...]
Bayer
June 28, 2010 By
I heard a new Bayer aspirin commercial the other day. It said,“You always took care of your children. Now it’s time to take care of yourself.” The woman in the ad was like me, a member of the boomer generation, likely an empty nester. And Bayer is right. It is time to take care of ourselves so [...]
The Perfect Parent
June 25, 2010 By
Sporting a spanking stick in her left pocket and a frown on her brow, my usually happy-go-lucky friend asked, “Aren’t you afraid your children will grow up to rebel?” She had just come out of the back room, disciplining her child for about the seventh time during my visit. You know when the Bible says [...]
Rejoicing in the Empty Nest
June 24, 2010 By
I just talked to my daughter. Ashley has five — count them — five boys! They are all 10 and under. She was telling me today how tired she is. Bless her. I listened and tried to encourage her. I remember so well how she feels, and I told her so. It doesn’t take away her fatigue, but hopefully it does make her feel [...]
How to Find Your Purpose When Kids Leave Home
June 23, 2010 By
My MomLife
June 22, 2010 By
MomLife … is a word that has described my existence for the last 21 years. I’m excited to be joining the MomLife Today group of bloggers. As a recent transplant to Little Rock, I’m just getting to know these amazing women. I’m also thrilled to connect with you — ordinary moms who have good days, bad [...]
Family Reunions and Kids
June 21, 2010 By
Is an extended family gathering on your calendar for this summer? Most of these events are planned by middle agers who want their kids and grandkids to know their cousins, aunts, and uncles. That was the situation last summer for a young friend of mine, her husband, and their children. Their family loaded up all the gear for [...]
Two Father’s Day Heroes: My Father and Hubby
June 18, 2010 By
She’s Really Not Coming Home
June 17, 2010 By
Our youngest just completed her one year post-college internship. For months, she’s been talking to us about where she will live and what she wants to do when she is on her own full-time. We’ve listened, encouraged, coached, and given some advice when asked on resumes and interviews. For a while, she vacillated as to where she would [...]
Teaching Our Children to Honor Their Father
June 16, 2010 By
Father’s Day was approaching, and we had gathered with several families we know well to celebrate the fathers together. We’ve had a longstanding tradition to take a few minutes and go around the room and let each child tell something they appreciate about his or her daddy. But this time, my stomach was in knots. My friend [...]
