by Kay | Jan 6, 2014 | ... on life, ...on hope
Should I admit that every night last week we (well, the girls and I) parked ourselves in front of PBS’s replay of Downton Abbey Season III? That we might have shaken our heads in anger whenever Thomas or O’Brien (good riddance, by the way!) sneaked in the...
by Kay | Dec 24, 2013 | ... on life
I woke up this morning, happy that yesterday was so productive. With a child in tow, we finished all our shopping (except the grocery store and a couple gift card stops) and even wrapped every gift before dinner last night. We watched Parent Trap while wrapping....
by Kay | Dec 16, 2013 | ... on life
I was moved this morning by a Facebook post from my cyber friend Jodi: Tonight after little bro went to bed, Mary and I sat down to craft. We made these paper cones which we have no plan for. I had other things I could be doing. The point is this: in that hour and a...
by Kay | Dec 11, 2013 | ... on life, ...on hope
Today’s Table Talk is by my friend Elisa Morgan. What a treat and an honor to have her share with us from her heart. She has written a new book that not only is a pleasure to read, but also brings out in the open issues/hurt that so often people try to hide and...
by Kay | Dec 9, 2013 | ... on life, Laughter, Purposeful Parenting
It’s Day 4 of Ice on the ground here in Dallas. Schools are closed. The kids are still asleep. Even the youngest, who awoke on Day 1 way before anyone else, has given in to hibernation. And, what’s a mom to do with all the peace and quiet? Clean the house?...
by Kay | Dec 6, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting
As a mom, it can be hard to remember who you were before the invasion of little people. You know, when you could think complete thoughts. When you could sleep through the night, go to a movie on a whim, stop on the song that you like. The days when you got stuff done....