The stories we tell

The stories we tell

May 7, 2018… we finally had success with Isaac giving up his pacifier!!! It happened over a weekend in the most unusual, unexpected and unplanned way… It was a Friday afternoon when we got back home from the doctor and a haircut. My son wanted to stay...
Disaster & Recovery

Disaster & Recovery

My kids are really great at making messes. So are most kids… and some adults too!! I think that’s part of having fun! As a mom though, seeing a disaster that I can’t walk into is quite maddening, sad, frustrating. I also feel disrespected when things...
Poem to my daughter

Poem to my daughter

As parents we are exhausted most of the time. We get so wrapped up in the daily grind and sometimes it’s just about survival. At the end of the day and at the end of a battle to get them in bed, it’s a relief to have the children all tucked cozily under...
Like Father Like Daughter

Like Father Like Daughter

I love what a good daddy my husband is to our daughter. He has a hobby turned part-time career with scale model building that includes military vehicles and trains. She’s been very curious about what he’s up to at his work bench and he’s always...
Encouraging Independence

Encouraging Independence

I understand that kids need boundaries and direction. However I can’t just be this authoritarian ruler.  My daughter is now 2-1/2 and she’s really developing her own personality, thoughts, feelings and ideas. Those are important to me and I want her to...