CHOOSE the best part
I figured out my 2009 “word”…now that it’s February. But the point is I figured it out thanks to Dave and the time he gave me to think. At first…
church attire etiquette
I’m just wondering…is it bad to let your daughter wear Crocs to church? And does it make it better or worse if they’re paired with mis-matched socks because every other…
awards
Claire’s friend got an award at school a while ago. It was a big deal. I could hear the envy in Claire’s voice as she told me all about it…
battle of the wills
I find it so interesting how Lucy can seem to get across exactly what she wants even when she can’t say much. Things like how she has to listen to…
Today
I just had to record today…not because I’m whining about it, but because I have to write this stuff down so when I’m old won’t think I’m nuts that I…
multi-tasking gone wrong
I’m a “multi-tasker.” And in order to survive, I think every other mother shares that same title. There’s no such thing as sitting at a desk making a phone call….
parenting experts
While we’re on the topic of doctors and hospitals, I’ve said before that no mother should have to watch her baby be taken down the hallway to be put under…
tutors & tutees – Helping Kids Take Care of Each Other
There is so much beauty in kids helping their siblings! I grew up in a family with nine kids. (And yes, I realize this is an extremely cheesy picture…but bear…
realignment
President Uchtdorf gave such a great talk a while back about staying on course. He talked about how being slightly off course when flying an airplane, even being off by…