I think we’ve all had “those” parenting moments. You know the kind. They’re the moments we reflect back on and say to ourselves, “Gee, we probably should’ve handled that differently.” I suppose it’s bound to happen. After all, parenting is a stressful endeavor.And so...
I always enjoy Jimmy Fallon’s "pros and cons" segment on The Tonight Show. So today I thought I’d share my own list. Yep folks, I’m weighing the good with the bad, sharing the pros and cons of summer vacation. Sheri's List of Pros and Cons of Summer Vacation ... Pro:...
On the evening of December 24, 2014 my cell phone rang. Two seconds later Curt’s phone buzzed in his pocket. Across the room, our home phone joined in. I checked the screen and turned my phone on speaker. Curt and the girls leaned in, listening to the voice of our...
One of the coolest things about being a ghostwriter (besides getting to use the word ghost) is having the opportunity to tell someone else's story. Many of the stories I write for Guideposts are ghostwritten. This means my name isn't listed as the author. But I'm okay...
One glance around my house and you would soon discover that we have girls – and not just any girls. Teen girls. The evidence is everywhere. Today I thought I'd share what it’s like to be surrounded by girls. Feelings … nothing more than feelings.Folks, we’ve got some...
Christmas shopping for three girls used to be so easy. All it took was one stroll down the Barbie aisle at Toys R Us and we were basically set. But the older they got, the more complicated things became. No more baby dolls. No more Barbies. For awhile I could buy them...
The other day my girl and Iwere walking through the mall. When suddenly she stopped and stared at something on the wall.I shook my head in disbelief.I thought I knew her better.Can you guess what caught her eye? An ugly Christmas sweater.She laughed and pointed at...
Today I'm sharing a story I posted on my blog a couple of years ago. "O Holy Night" was previously published in the book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: It's Christmas. Since I have lots of new blog readers, I thought maybe a "throwback" was in order.And if you're a...
First band concerts ... I’ve witnessed this phenomenon three times now. Several years ago Emily played the clarinet. Then Taylor played the flute. Most recently it was Maddie’s turn. Somehow, I always forget what a band full of sixth graders sounds like. It’s not...
Madison ripped open the envelope and pulled out a gift certificate. Her eyes widened as she read the print. With a joyful squeal, she launched both arms into the air. “Yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” It was the reaction I was hoping for. Birthday shopping for...
We arrived home late that Sunday night. Curt unhooked my car from the RV, and I parked it in the driveway. Normally I would pull it into the garage, but we’d been gone for the weekend and my daughter’s vehicle was in my spot. I thought Curt was going to finish up with...
Two ridiculously cute shih tzu puppies wrestled and played while I asked myself the same question I’d pondered many times before. Why do I put myself through this? I scooped up a sweet little fluff ball, snuggled her against my cheek and snapped a selfie. Then I...
I don't know about you, but this sheltering-in-place thing is making it hard for me to keep track of what day it is. Is it Monday? Is it Saturday? Who knows? I still have two college girls, a high-schooler and a husband here every day. To make matters worse, last week...