That Time I (Almost) Forgot My Kid’s Birthday

That Time I (Almost) Forgot My Kid’s Birthday

“So there’s no problems with that weekend? October 14th to 16th?” I asked Mark. “I don’t see any issues,” he said as he looked at his calendar. We were looking at our calendars trying to decide if I could make a weekend away work. I had been asked to help with Mom...
Goodbye Summer Nights

Goodbye Summer Nights

Anyone else already missing those lazy summer nights? The nights you don’t have to think about what to pack for lunch for the next day. The nights you don’t worry about putting out clothes in the evening to avoid the morning rush. The nights when you don’t even think...
Her Loss

Her Loss

My gain is her loss.   I hear “Mom.” She hears silence.   I feel hugs. She just has the memory of his arms around her.   I see smiles and eyes that light up with excitement. She has to close her eyes to see his face.   I hear giggles and laughs....
And I’m Stumped…

And I’m Stumped…

The other day my friend asked me a question that stumped me. We were having a rather deep conversation and I mentioned how it’s becoming more difficult to write authentically about my kids because I don’t want to embarrass them or share private information about them....
Stanley and Mom Date

Stanley and Mom Date

Stanley and I had our “Stanley and Mom” date last weekend.  (Mark, my husband, and I have decided we need to spend some more one on one time with each of our three kids.) Stanley and I decided that we would go to a farm and go horseback riding!!! “Horseback riding”...