Even though it's not quite summer, we're all a little thirsty. Thirsty for girlfriend time, thirsty for company, thirsty for a strong marriage, for our kids' to have a thriving education, for guidance, thirsty for workouts, the yearning of protection over health.....there are many dry spaces in ... Read More about Be the Dew, Mom
Lessons on Overcoming Hardship from Pete the Cat
My daughter brought home a book entitled Pete, the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, by Eric Litwin. I consider myself to be fairly knowledgeable with most of the picture books out there, but this one I had missed and am grateful that my daughter didn’t. The story begins with the main character Pete, a ... Read More about Lessons on Overcoming Hardship from Pete the Cat
Carry Your Children While You Can
You hold her a lot. You pick her up so much. Carrying my baby brought on a lot of commentary when I was a new mom. “Up,” my daughter would signal upon arriving at a park, preschool or playdate. She was “spirited,” as author Mary Kurcinka described: extra sensitive, perceptive, uncomfortable ... Read More about Carry Your Children While You Can
Dear stay-at-home mom, you have something contagious to pass on
Dear Stay-at-Home Mom, You’ve been doing at-home with your kids long before this “forced rest,” haven’t you? You’ve been at home since making the choice, only to wake up to be at home again. Your days might might feel like Groundhog Day, with less (or more) frustration than that of grouchy, TV ... Read More about Dear stay-at-home mom, you have something contagious to pass on
Perhaps Not Fathers Day Brunch but a Glass of Juice
There's a storm rolling in for some. Reservations for Breakfast. Big Brunches. Big plans. The Hallmark holidays meant to be meaningful and connecting can be for some, like a storm on the horizon, blowing in closer like a massive wave until it hits the heart. There may not be a table dressed in ... Read More about Perhaps Not Fathers Day Brunch but a Glass of Juice
