I have to admit that most Sundays I am too busy shushing kids to hear much of what is said in church. So when I heard something on Sunday that not only made sense because I heard the entire thought, but resonated with me because I had time to ponder on it, I was understandably shocked. … Read More Backdoor Blessings
I had a realization this morning- my entire life centers on maintaining homeostasis.… Read More Maintaining Homeostasis
You know who notices that you are the anonymous builder of a grand cathedral… other moms. This is why you need the other moms. … Read More Acknowledging Great Architects
I don’t think I give my kids enough credit for being flexible. On a daily basis they aren’t the least bit flexible. They hate vacation, sleeping anywhere else, or eating other people’s food. … Read More Here’s to the Inflexible Becoming Flexible
For the most part I really do appreciate advice on how to shape these feral children into halfway decent human beings, but I don’t love advice on child rearing from people who don’t have kids.
… Read More Parenting Advice: Only Experienced Applicants Need Apply
Today, this week, this year, this decade even, I am overwhelmed by my kids. I am overwhelmed by their endless demands, mood swings, and incessant talking. I think there is some power in admitting and embracing our reality. … Read More Accepting Reality One Meltdown at a Time
I’ve got to admit it, I’m a much better human being when school is in session.
I’m one of those people that likes to be in control. Like really really likes to be in control. … Read More Back to School, Back to Reality
Every time we go out in public we are a freak show.
I kid you not, we are the family that you can hear from across the store, the one that you avoid, the family where the kid are hitting, screaming, and yes…the family that is trying to moon the other customers. … Read More Volume Control Isn’t Important
I hate Legos. There I said it, I’m probably going to be kicked out of the mom club for admitting it. … Read More I Hate Legos
Cultivating Chaos 