Yesterday was the final spring soccer weekend. Both teams played at 8:30 on fields diagonal from each other. That meant moms were running back and forth cheering for everyone, trying not miss a moment. Not at all stressful. It was a challenge to keep up with Joe and his teammates as they played their little hearts out. As I turned to Leila’s game, I found a much different scene. She…
There is a lie going around. It’s one that we hear every day, from every angle. This lie, it’s robbing us of joy. Can you feel it? That stomach-twisting, stress-inducing thief of peace. The one that keeps the mind racing long after your head hits the pillow. The lie is this: We CAN do it all, have it all, be it all. I’ve written about this tension a few times…
This week I decided that I’d like to start reading chapter books with the kids. In my mind, I picture us curling up on the bunk bed reading fantastic stories, kids hanging on every word, begging for just one more page. Ok, so it might not be that angelic, but I’d still love to get started with some great books. I posed the question to Facebook on Thursday and got…
…running through sprinklers I hope you’re finding joy this weekend…
We wrapped up birthday month yesterday and now have a 4 and 6 year old living under our roof. Incredible. A huge thanks to my mom for making logos for our shirts. Joe and Leila truly have incredible grandparents. I hope your weekend was incredible too!
Happy Birthday Joe, My question asker. My PB&J-aholic. My helper. My twin. I used to hold you in my arms and literally stare at you all day long. Now I watch in awe of time flying by as you read an entire book to your sister, painstakingly work on a coloring project, build a blanket fort all by yourself, organize a “help Mommy” clean-up session just to make me smile.…
As I do my best to keep up with the horrific news this week, I am being extra vigilant in keeping the sights and sounds of the news away from tiny eyes and ears. Yes I know my kids will learn about the “real world” at some point, but I’m going to protect their innocence as long as possible. That means keeping the TV off, watching live reports on the…