There are not a lot of things that cause me to lug out and step up on my soap box around here. I’m just not one to lecture or assume my beliefs are the beliefs to have. Generally my soapbox collects dust sitting unused in the far reaches of the hall closet or basement. However,… Continue Reading
The other night while out at an event a few friends and I got into a discussion about marriage. The question posed was this: “What will you tell your daughter, marry for love or marry for money?” Well, I blurted out love. Actually it went more like this, Love(!) of course(!). I married for love…. Continue Reading
Parenting. Is. Scary. I think I tend to be one of those moms who over analyze, worry and plan too much. My worst fear besides what every mother fears the most, is that I will royally screw up my child. Sometimes my power as Mom is intoxicating and exciting, but most of the time it… Continue Reading
The other day as I watched Maddy play at the park I was stopped in my tracks by a memory. The little green dress she was wearing had brought it on. More than a year and a half ago my little girl was just turning 2, riding her tricycle for the first time and wearing… Continue Reading
Potty training even with its 13 letters is a four letter word of parenting. In our house potty training was a rough road. I know that some people have suffered through much worse in the potty training department so I will not complain, much. We did great in the beginning. I was calm, cool and… Continue Reading
Kids are exceptional creatures. They don’t need common words to make friends. Children speak the language of fun, adventure, exploration and acceptance. What happens as we age to change this? Do we grow so dependent on words that we can no longer communicate through shared experience? Maybe we learn to keep with our “pack.” Maybe,… Continue Reading
A fresh out of the oven honey whole wheat hamburger bun. No hamburger needed for this little girl. Look for my honey whole wheat hamburger bun recipe tomorrow! You’ll love it. According to Maddy, even all on its own…. Continue Reading
