Occupation: Mom
It could happen in the most unlikely of places. For me it was at the YMCA signing up one of the kids for an activity. "Occupation?" the young man behind a computer screen asked. "Uhmmmm..." I stammered. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to splurt, "I'm a mother, you...
A Mother’s Day Prayer
"Is Mother's Day on Sunday or Monday," my youngest pipes from the far back of the car this morning. He's been asking me about Mother's Day for at least a week now. I'm thankful to his teacher, who I'm sure has been reminding her students to tell their mothers that...
“One of Those” Moms
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 won't feel slighted...
Table Talk: Real Labor by Marci Seither
One of the of the most fun things about having a blog is meeting some amazing people who have lots of great advice and insight - then inviting them to guest blog. I was introduced to Marci Seither by Rachel McPherson who is helping Marci get the word out on her new...
I’m Just a Person …
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 rarely get...
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