I write about a lot of personal issues on here, but this is one that I have never been able to share. However, the closer that my daughter gets to becoming a teen (less than a month!) and the more stories I hear from my friends, I think the time has come. My hope is […]
Who Did You Play With at School Today?
When I ask my daughter who she played with at school, she probably hears a simple question that requires a simple fact-based answer–the name of a person or persons. But when I ask the question, I am really asking for a lot more than that. I had no idea until today that I am not […]
Surviving Back to School
The first day of school has come and gone here, and I am reminded of what a big transition it really is. While it seems like that last week of summer is spent preparing for school (buying supplies, waking up earlier, getting new clothes), we also have to remember that the first month of school […]
Summer is a Time to Teach Kids
Typically we think about the school year as the part of the year where kids learn and the summer as the time when they get to goof off. I have always made my kids do some math and reading during the summer, but not really to learn anything new–rather just to keep sharp. Instead, I […]
Liberals Can Be Christians (Seriously!)
I usually try to stay clear of posting much about politics or religion because I believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Especially during the election season when emotions were running so high, I tried to keep my mouth shut despite a lot of things that I wanted to comment on. But after […]
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