What is Strength?
What does strength look like? Our culture today tells us that a strong man is demonstrated in toughness, never shedding a tear, never being vulnerable. It means a muscular body and bringing home… Continue reading
Category Archive: Motherhood
The “A” Word
I have a wonderful friend; she is educated, she is involved in her kids’ lives, she is smart, caring… just a great person in general. We had a conversation about talking to kids… Continue reading
My Vow to Sara
Sara is my stepson’s mom. We’ve had our ups and downs, and our fair share of rough road and rocky journeys. Something that I’ve come to realize is that I don’t like the… Continue reading
Blessings in My To-Do List
This week is madness, more than normal. One child still in basketball, with three games; my oldest in traffic safety four days this week, dentist appointments, PTA meeting, Christmas in March party at my grandpa’s,… Continue reading
TIME, Syphilis, Google, and Parenting… ER… Politics?
A few interesting tidbits that I found in my March 14th, 2016 TIME magazine… Nevada currently has the highest syphilis rate is the western US, after an outbreak in… you guessed it… Las… Continue reading
YOLO
YOLO has got to be one of the stupidest catch phrases of this generation. I am past the age of those that frequently use it, but I think it is used in conjunction… Continue reading
TO SAVE OR NOT TO SAVE: My Organic Milk Dilemma
Buying organic is difficult. The difficulty doesn’t lie in the lack of available organic goods. I am from the Pacific Northwest… hasn’t the whole organic push come from my region? I can find… Continue reading
Adjusting Expectations
I rush out the door and head to the school to pick my son up from basketball practice. I am always rushing. Rush rush rush. Lots to do with a full time job,… Continue reading
Sick Day
When Lexi was sick at six-months old, she needed me, but now as a sick 13-year old, she wants me. What a heart-breaking, heart-soaring feeling. No one wants their child to be sick, but sometimes in dark moments,… Continue reading
Friday, Reckless Abandon
The hubby and the rugrats are off to see The Avengers. It’s Friday evening, sunny skies, and a long day at work under my belt. As I kiss the fam, and shut the… Continue reading
