A mother/daughter art “treasure hunt” in Italy – our first “MFMP”
Our first “MFMP” trip is in the books. A Mother/daughter art “treasure hunt” in Italy. What is that, you may ask? Well, I have talked about our “MFME” mother/daughter gatherings…
Shifting Mother’s Days – thoughts from 2023
Mother’s Days get more and more disjointed each year as kids grow up. But I think shifting Mother’s Days are pretty beautiful!
a Giant Wave of Gratitude for my Mother
A little over a week ago I was at the grocery store. I was trying to grab some things to make dinner for Max and Abby as they welcomed little Murphy into the story of their lives. And as I went from the produce to the dairy section I was hit, out of the blue, by a giant wave of gratitude for my mother. The mother who taught me to mother.
how to throw a sentimental “mother’s blessing” baby shower
Phew! We have had quite a week around here! The kids came home for spring break (and to work from home), so that we could throw Abby and Max a…
the magic of parental listening
Lucy gave me a really good parenting tip a few weeks ago without even meaning to. I was sending little Valentine’s packages to all the big kids, and she didn’t…
how to make the “care” we give our children become part of the fabric of who they will become
A couple weeks ago my friend sent me an article by Courtney Martin called “The art of care mostly disappears(except it is also eternal).“ And as I read it, sitting…
a great way to bond with your teenage daughter:
A great way to bond with your teenage daughter: Do service and make friends together! I know this seems simplistic, but there is literal bonding power when we serve together….
“Peanut” and BBS gene carriers
Back when I got to announce we have a little “Peanut” on the way, (Max and Abby’s baby we can hardly wait to meet), I promised I’d come back to…
the gang (was) all here…the “little things” of the gathering
We thought only Grace was going to be able to come home for Thanksgiving. But in the end, EVERYONE was able to make it. Claire because volleyball ended early (and…