Being an “OLDER” mom

“Is it harder being pregnant when you’re…you know…a little older?” I was on the phone with a dear friend of mine when she asked that gem of a question.  She’s in her mid-thirties and she’s ready to start a family but...

My fault.

My daughter said something the other day and it has been on my mind ever since. Like “has kept me up at night” on my mind. A couple of days ago, she had a pretty bad stomachache.  She was balled up on the couch and crying she said it hurt so bad.  Maybe it...

Bring back the village

Let me start by saying this: I am not perfect…my children are not perfect. But I need to get something off of my chest…and when have I ever hesitated with speaking my mind? My three kiddos and I were at the pool recently when my son (of course) was begging...

Summer of 1985

It’s the summer of 1985 in my house again. We tried it last summer…but it didn’t last very long. I blame myself. I’ll admit…I couldn’t take the whining so I waved the white flag. But now that I am well-rested…working...

A different childhood…

My day started on an unfortunate note: I had to have ANOTHER talk with my kids about strangers. I am not writing this so people can say, “Good for you for talking to them!” “It’s not unfortunate because you are talking to them about it!”...