how to get children to WANT to behave
This is a question so many parents ask themselves: how in heaven’s name can I get my children to behave? Especially when we’re at our wit’s end. Am I right?…
The Elongated Arms of Motherhood — Happy mother’s Day
Last summer I found a new favorite painting. I mentioned it before, but have never come back to write about it. Because life gets in the way. But I have…
I love the People in my village
Lately I’ve been thinking about how much I love the people in my village. And also how important it is to step up to be part of that kind of…
Ragamuffins and pets
I came across this post about a day in 2007…the life of me as a young mother. Oh take me back to those velvety moments with those ragamuffin children of…
the most important nine minutes of the day
I want to talk about a comment made on this blog a while back that talked about the most important nine minutes of the day. But first let’s think about…
Sending Claire off…How the “big” kids took their sister under their wings and eased their mother’s heart in the process
I thought I would be ok just sending Claire off to the MTC by herself. You see, she has eight more weeks of study there before she heads off to…
A New Podcast season begins tomorrow!
After all the temple/gathering celebration in Utah festivities, Claire got settled in with the friends she wanted to hang with before leaving. My sisters and I utilized that next morning…
Embracing the mess: how to find peace in the eye of the storm
Let’s talk about embracing the mess and mayhem that is sometimes motherhood. Oh this motherhood game can sure be a doozy. Even after our best-laid efforts. I am reminded of…
One day immersed in the art and wonder of Florence
We had one day immersed in the art and wonder of Florence. Elle was our “guide” and led us to all things beautiful.