My Summer Bucket List — Kids Edition

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Trends

Did you see the grown-up version of a summer bucket list I made to help me have a more intentional summer? Hopefully you got some new ideas and inspiration to write up a list that helps you get focused, too. I also wanted to make up a list of fun ideas we all might...

Something’s Gotta Change

by | Mar 31, 2014 | Life Issues

“And I don’t like what they’re doing in the bathroom, Mom,” he said with a tone of strong indignation and serious concern. WHAT? I thought, as I caught my internal response before it came out of my mouth. “What are they doing in the bathroom?” I said calmly. It was...

Kids Say the Darndest Things

by | Sep 9, 2013 | Just Laughs

When I was a kid there was a show on television every afternoon called Art Linkletter’s House Party. It was an afternoon variety show and to be honest, I don’t really remember much about it except for the regular segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” Mr....

Goodbye, Mom

by | Sep 2, 2013 | Relationships

“Goodbye, Mom. I can do it on my own.” Those were the words spoken to me by my newly-minted kindergartener at her school’s open house. I don’t even remember the context, because upon hearing them, my throat choked shut and my eyes blinded with...