I am not good at “again.” All those parts of mommyhood that demand repeated attention – oh wait, that’s all … More
Category: Mommyhood
Delight
My mind jumps. ALWAYS. It jumps from laundry to a 6-year old’s question to a text message to Facebook to a … More
Foster Care: But What About My Kids?
When we first started considering foster care, my first concern was about our own kids. How they would handle having “outsiders” in our home… how we would handle taking care of that many kids…
Now, having done a couple stints with respite, I don’t know how we would do it without them!
Reclaimed Perspective: When Your Best Doesn’t Measure Up
I recently watched my daughter’s middlish-aged ballet teacher (she isn’t much older than me, so I really don’t want to call … More
Mommy Dayzzzzz
“Mommy, I had an accident!!” Strip the 4-year old, put her clothes and the rug in the washing machine, and … More
Foster Care: The Invitation, Part 2
If you read my last post, then you may be a little peeved with me for leaving you hanging. Sorry … More
Reclaimed Perspective: Mom Guilt
Walking through parking lots and grocery stores with kids in tow almost always elicits some comment from a stranger. “You’ve … More
9 Months Later… Baby Bedroom Reveal!
We just had a “nursery corner” in our bedroom when his big sister was born. We installed a ceiling track from IKEA … More
There’s No Formula For This: Homeschool vs. Public School
According to statistics, I should probably be homeschooling my kids. Our family is blessed to be in the position to be … More
The Reclaimed Life 