Now that's a cart full of school supplies! Hi friends,It's hard to believe that all three of my girls will be back at school this week. Where did the summer go? I've been feeling the need to squeeze out every last bit of summer vacation that I can. Therefore, I've...
It’s hard to be patient when there’s a long road ahead. Maybe your goals feel way beyond reach. That's when it's best just to enjoy the journey. A couple of years ago we drove to Florida. We would have preferred to fly, but the cost of five airline tickets...
Madison @ State - April 2013 The noisy gym is full of activity. Everywhere you look, girls are cart-wheeling and back-flipping. They’re swinging on bars and kicking into handstands. But I’m only focused on one girl. And it’s her turn on the balance beam. A judge nods....
Check out those "musical notes" socks! It’s been a rough day at school. I can tell. Even before her backpack hits the floor, Taylor is fighting back the tears. Then it all comes spilling out. The emotions of a sixth grade girl. I’ve been there. Feelings so intense you...
Taylor - May 2006 Sometimes a little change of perspective can make a big difference when dealing with a problem. I remember several years ago, when Taylor was around six years old. One day, while looking in the mirror, Taylor discovered a small freckle on her...
Wow, the blessings overflow! I whacked the top of my blaring alarm clock and threw my pillow over my head. What a dreary day. The first day back after vacation was tough enough, but thinking about my to-do list made me want to go back to sleep. I dragged myself out of...
I remember that warm summer evening when it all began. “Look, Mom, there’s a kitty!” My younger daughter pointed toward the empty lot next door. An orange cat crouched down, spying through the grass. Madison jumped up. “Wait a minute.” I held my finger to my lips....
We had the typical struggle to get three girls out the door. Someone couldn’t find their shoes. Someone else was wearing her sister’s shirt. Amidst the chaos, Curt called over to me. “Did you grab the camera?” Emily groaned. “Can you please do me a favor? Can you not...
Most of the phone chargers in our house are falling apart. The problem? Too many teenagers have twirled them around and / or carelessly yanked them out of their phones. Wires are exposed and beginning to fray. A couple of them don’t even work anymore. Strangely,...