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“One of Those” Moms

by Kay | May 6, 2014 | ... on life, ...on family

It’s that time of year again. May – Spring’s December. Because here we go, entering the craziest month of the year. The month where, at the height of exhaustion, we pile on Field Trips, Field Days, Birthday Parties (so all the summer birthday kids...

I’m Just a Person …

by Kay | Apr 29, 2014 | ...on family, Reflections

I’ve been a tiny bit under the weather of late. See Also: no posts, no social media, lots of feeling cruddy. A virus funk that had the makings of Swine flu nailed me, then decided to give the gift that keeps on giving – Shingles. Who knew the fun?! (Not.)...

I feel the need, the need for … SLOW

by Kay | Apr 15, 2014 | ... on life

One of my kids told me the other night, in a moment of raw authenticity, “I just want to know what I’m good at and do it.” The kid was longing to land. The kid was already tired of the race. Tired of the race that seems endless, getting him nowhere but to places that...

Unlikely Tell-Tale Signs of a Safe Home

by Kay | Apr 11, 2014 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

“I would never do that at school or at church!” He had just relieved himself of a little gas. And, since he was sitting on one of our metal stools at the kitchen island, it was loud and unmistakable. Still, he tried to blame it on something else. But...

“Speak Softly … & less”, Plus 8 other Tips for Talking to Teens

by Kay | Apr 2, 2014 | ... on life, Laughter, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

“How was lunch?” I ask, venturing into conversation with one of my teens who isn’t much into conversing with parents these days. He had just come from lunch with one of his professors… a Saturday lunch. “Fine.” “What did you...

Life’s Puzzles

by Kay | Mar 27, 2014 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

We can’t seem to stop with the puzzles around here. They started during our staycation and have remained as the go-to boredom reliever du jour. Last year it was Mexican Trains. I’m not sure which I like better. So when I’m-Bored tickled my ears the...