Parenting
Mother-In-Lawing: My Husbands Mother and My Son’s Bride
My mother-in-law went home to be with Jesus six years ago. It seems like longer. And, it seems like yesterday. Of my memories of my mother-in-law, Iris, her last weeks in our home, in our care, are my favorite. I guess that sounds crass. But it wasn’t because she was dying, it was because she…
Read MoreSingle Momma, I Wanted You to Know
Single Momma, I Wanted You to Know I am not single. I have been married for 26 years. This actually surprises me. Not because I don’t love my husband, but because, he still puts up with me. The thing is, I am pretty high maintenance. Wait, that sounded a bit muted. I am very high…
Read MoreThe Art of Worry: A Mommy Chronicle
The Art of Worry: A Mommy Chronicle I worry about writing this post. It is 3:24 am and I wide awake, heart pounding, throat tight, rear end in agony. Yes, I will clarify. The first two symptoms are because of worry, the last is the result of a nasty fall yesterday afternoon. I was not…
Read MoreWhat to be When You Grow Up
What to be When You Grow Up Yesterday at our two youngest sons’ school, it was “Dress-Up As Who You Want to be When You Grow Up” day. Red Ribbon Week is killer. I had curated 10 outfits that coincide with the day’s apparel. Actually, I am pretty impressed with myself. Not only was I…
Read MoreTo the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg
To the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg I am a square peg. Years ago I would have told you I was a square peg in a world full of round holes. But, I think the truth is, I am a square peg in a world full of square pegs trying…
Read MoreGoodnight Love: The Perfect 17 Minute Bedtime Routine
It’s Bedtime! Goodnight Love: The Perfect 17 Minute Bedtime Routine (Ages 2-10) THIS PAGE INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS FOR PRODUCTS JAMI RECOMMENDS Oscar-Winning Bedtime Routine… No matter the day, no matter the tantrum, checkbook balance, plumbing issues, or poorly distributed Weight Watcher’s points, no matter… I want to end on a good note. Bedtime needs to…
Read More26 Precious Scripture Nuggets to Memorize with your Child
26 Precious Scripture Nuggets to Memorize with your Child (2 -10) This is a list of 26 precious scriptures to memorize with your child or children ages 2 years to 10 years. Depending on your preference you can either do one a week and then start over or repeat the same one for two weeks. …
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Children: #MeToo and #NeverYou
An Open Letter to My Children: #MeToo and #NeverYou As I joined the rally cry #MeToo… I dreaded all the ways I allowed creeps, losers, weirdos, and perverts – to somehow define me. Instead of rage of electric femininity or pride in everything I know to be true of me, I slunk away or laughed…
Read MoreA Prayer to be Better…
A prayer to be better… “Dear God, if I could change, if I could only be better… it would be so grand. Help me better…” God inquired, “Better at what?” “A better mother. Help me to be more attentive, more gentle, soft-spoken and sweet. Help me remember to kiss every cheek. Help me to be…
Read MoreHow to Know If You Should Help Suffering Children
How do you know if you should help suffering children? For many of us, this question is utterly preposterous. Of course. What a ridiculous query. I speak from experience. There is a reason I can go where I am about to go – because I said no to an injured 3-month-old baby boy. I believed…
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