Family

Kindergarten Tired My six year old just started kindergarten. It’s pretty safe to say it’s kicking our butts. She’s a great kid, she’s getting along with classmates, she’s above level in everything, and she comes home with green faces. Here’s the...

When inquiring how someone is doing, being "busy" is becoming a popular and accepted response. What does being busy really describe? And, is being busy a good thing? There is an undertone that being busy is some how connected...

Her Prince Broke Her Heart Three years ago on the drive back from a vacation, I was on my phone planning another vacation. My husband’s words pierced my heart. “We are just getting home and you are planning another big...

Christmastime is one of the most popular pet adoption times of the year. Some families adopt pets while Santa delivers them for good boys and girls. While I'm sure most of the challenges with most new pets are similar,...

This has happened to all of us at least once. And for some of us, it is a yearly occurrence. We receive a gift from our in-laws, whether it's for a birthday, Christmas or some other occasion, and you...

I traveled nearly 1400 miles to welcome my newest niece into the world. Well, she arrived 36 hours before I did, but she was ready for some aunt snuggles by the time I got there! Knowing what it’s like...

One magical day, a mysterious package arrived on our doorstep addressed to three surprised and excited children. Waiting patiently inside of the package was one of Santa’s own, clad in a red felt suit and hat: an Elf on...

4 Stages of a Daycare Phone Call My kids have been in daycare since 10 weeks and 7 weeks old (respectively). My first one is finally, mercifully in Kindergarten, which means that I have been fielding daycare calls at work...

Have you ever noticed when there’s a gumbo on the stovetop made with a homemade roux, the whole house cannot escape the enchanting, and well unique smell, of almost burnt flour and butter? (Side note: I admit a good...