Our 18 month old gripped a wooden horse piece, sliding it around her farm puzzle with great effort until it finally fell in place. “Good job!” I said, enthusiastically. She…
Today I found myself feeling stuck. I was focusing on things that, to me, don’t matter the most. I’d been sick last week with an ear and sinus infection. While…
I’ve been inspired recently to bring the ideas of simplicity and routine to mealtime. Finding a meal that all four of us will eat at a family dinner has…
The other day I read the statistic that the US has 3% of the world’s children and 40% of the world’s toys. At first I was surprised at how out…
I stood in the kitchen, 2019 calendar in hand. My eyes scanned the squares, falling on mid January. We move in one month. The thought hit me hard. In one…
A napkin on a Southwest flight to Dallas caught my eye recently. It read, “In a world full of no, we’re a plane full of yes.” While I understood the…
The smell of mint candy canes and pepperoni pizza lingered in the air. Our family was at the first of many holiday get-togethers this season. Being an extravert (though on…
Ever feel like you could use a pick-me-up during the day? My answer is yes – every day. Being a stay at home mom is the most important, rewarding, and…
Transitioning into the weekend can be a bit bumpy for our family at times. After five days of consistent morning movements, the feel at home is suddenly different. It’s slower.…
I sat down, ready to engage in Play-Doh cookie making with my four year old. The rain beat steadily on our living room window panes. “You’re doing it all wrong!”…