EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
One of the best Mother’s Days I ever had was spent at Chuck-E-Cheese. I know, I know … how in the world is that even possible? In all fairness, it was my idea. It actually turned out to be a brilliant idea if I do say so myself. No one would dare take Mom to [...]
Several years ago, when I was going through foster parent training, I attended a class about parenting children in crisis. The speaker described how we each have a window of emotional energy. Our windows close a little bit or a lot, depending upon the challenges in our lives. Children who have been through a lot [...]
It’s been almost four years since my husband left. In that time I’ve learned to forgive. It was a hard-fought battle to be sure. I knew forgiveness didn’t mean I wouldn’t struggle with the continuing effects of my ex-husband’s actions on our children. This week I’m struggling. My children each seem to be manifesting things [...]
When I see the words “lovin’ on my kids” I envision wrapping my arms around them, breathing in their sweet scent (well, at least after a bath), kissing their foreheads and cheeks, and the giggling which spills forth from their precious little selves. I love on my kids often, but a fair amount of time [...]
I really must be tired – from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. Not only is my hair looking a bit limp lately, but my feet are feeling a bit done-for. My life is too difficult. I want it to be warm and fuzzy – like my slippers. In fact, [...]
I just did everything you are not supposed to do when disciplining a child. I’m too embarrassed to share what I said, did and felt. Suffice it to say, I have broken my own heart with my attitude and actions. I’ve got to figure out a better way to do this! Thankfully, my child and [...]
Tonight was my son’s band concert. You really haven’t lived until you’ve enjoyed hours of elementary band, orchestra and choir music! It was precious … long but precious. And because I had my crew with me, it was also a little bit raucous. We were there 45 minutes early. I’d planned on dropping off my [...]
I learned a valuable lesson this week – I learned that my strong-willed daughter likes to do things her way. I know, I know… duh! She’s number 5 so you’d think I’d have at least some of the obvious parenting things worked out. Alas, each child stretches me more and more … and more. It [...]
Recently I opened up one of my notebooks and discovered a page entitled, “Blog Ideas.” I instantly thought, “Cool!” Unfortunately, not so much … I can’t figure out what half of them are about. Here are a few … maybe someone who reads this will know what I meant! Lottery commercial? Other than wishing I [...]
There are so many things that break my heart now. So many things I can’t avoid that I really want to. Things I would never imagine would cause me sadness. Recently my youngest children and I attended a block party that a local Christian radio station put on. It was so crowded and hot and, [...]
