We were playing one of his favorite games: Star Wars. He had his light-saber, so did I. I still haven’t grasped the purpose of the game, or the rules he has made up in his sweet little head, but I try my best each time he asks me to play with him. This particular time,…
Our children may have one of the most obnoxious and overwhelming days, but as soon as they lay their heads down to sleep, my husband and I are always drawn to reflect on how much we love our children. We begin to share stories that made us laugh, were unpredictable, and left us shaking our…
My oldest child is getting to the age where one of the first questions we are asked by others is: “Where are you going to send your children to school?” It is usually asked out of curiosity, or for the simple pleasure of conversation, but either way, it’s a question expected to be answered. I…
Reconnecting with Life
I was recently startled by the realization that I am approaching an entirely new and final season of raising my children—the season of their school years. With only two years left to spare before my oldest child begins school, you can say my mental awareness took a hard hit with this alarming reality. For approximately…
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