I sit on a hard chair at a round table. The light is filtering through the vinyl blinds and the muffled squeals and commotion from the end-of-school hustle and bustle are filtering through in waves from the nearby playground. Dave sits at my side and we are surrounded by people who know Lucy well. And…
I just had a chance this week to visit the house where I grew up in Salt Lake City. The one that my parents have decided to put on the market. Although all of us kids know it’s for the best (my parents have moved to Park City), our hearts are all heavy to let…
I get a bunch of repeat questions about our house, usually just the same ones over and over again. So here are the answers:I am trying to find a map similar to the one you have of the world by your dining table. Where did you buy yours? Thanks!! 🙂 We bought this map at…
In Las Vegas a couple weekends ago this is how I spent the majority of my time:…sitting around this big table with all these intelligent, kind, strong ladies on the National Board for American Mothers, Inc. Did you know that American Mothers has been around since 1935? It has honored mothers every year since that…
I have a question that I have been wondering about for some time. What happens when you and your parents differ in a parenting techniques or philosophy/policy to do with family? I know your parents have spent a lot of time developing and teaching parenting practices. I also totally get that you love and respect…
I was reading back to when Lucy was 2 because I am having SUCH a hard time with my 2-year-old right now. She is so independent and gets frustrated so easily. Do you have any advice on how to deal with that without giving in every time? Our first daughter seemed to skip the terrible…
My post for today is over here at Kristen Duke Photography as part of her series on “Decorating with Portraits.” (As you may know, I’m quite particular and passionate about what goes on our walls so I was honored she would ask me to participate.) Kristen has been doing this all month with different guest-posters…
I am a mother of 3 girls, ages 6 1/2, 2 1/2, and 8 months. They bring me joy daily as well as challenging my patience. I am sure most mothers would make the same statement. I am not trying to get too personal with you…after all, I have never actually met you, and you…
My friend sent me this link about how to talk to girls that has really got me thinking. I mean, I have four of them after all. I’ll formulate some thoughts about it when my mind is not mushy from a weekend of late nights/cleaning/playing/heat-enduring. I’d love to hear others’ thoughts about this topic. I…