As I get older and life changes and I feel increasingly sentimental, my mind stops me sometimes in the middle of what I’m doing and gives me a slideshow of memories from my childhood. So many of them are filled with my cousins. Cousins are childhood magic. A Large Family When my granddaddy on my …
She is more than a diagnosis. Wispy brown hair always worn in a ponytail Eyes that sparkle when you can catch them A tiny frame, now eight years old And though she be but little, she is fierce* 8 years to wonder 8 years to wait, to hope, to pray, to admit it’s more than …
Southern Fascination You will be so glad that you tried this easy snow cream recipe. This is the simplest recipe ever and it’s true, there is a Southern fascination with this delightful dessert. Why shouldn’t there be? We rarely get snow. Some will say that you skip the work and just eat regular ice cream …
My two favorite t-shirts that I saw at Disney were “Let’s Wear Matching Disney Shirts – Said No Guy Ever” and “I’m Going to Be Broke 2022.” We had no idea how expensive Disney would be. The food was no exception! We had a great time and I’m not complaining. We could just slightly feel …
This beautiful writing is done by guest contributor Dawn Patrice Garrett. I am honored to include her work and to count her as a friend and a mother I greatly admire. The idea of using a permanent marker, not just “penciling in” is important for our children, and for us. Every Milestone When Cody was …
Tears in the Doorway I never imagined myself at the park in pajamas. Today I tried to pay twice at Burger King. I was getting food for my parents and I literally paid at the first window and then tried to pay again at the second. I wasn’t being super nice. I just can’t think …
What seems to us bitter trials are often blessings in disguise. Oscar Wilde Singing Lessons Sometimes we forget our blessings, but we can always remember again. A few weeks ago my oldest daughter had a piano and singing recital. She played Lost Boys and sang Say Something. We watched, we clapped, we snacked, we took …
Parenting is not easy. Laura Markham said, “The truth is, parenting as well as we can is always hard – really, truly, the hardest thing any of us has ever done.” How about Ray Ramano’s idea on parenting? He says, “Having children is like living in a frat house: nobody sleeps, everything is broken, and …
Field trip prep It has never been my job to administer medication as a teacher. But, whenever I planned a field trip for a group of students I would meet with the nurse at my school to complete any necessary training. The goal was to make sure I was prepared with a medical bag to …
As love grows, so do we. Picture perfect blurred by all the things we didn’t see. The really tough pieces of life all laid out upon our table, pieces undone and rearranged, doing all that we are able. Still holding hands, still a place to rest, holding on through the storms when it feels like …
