Explaining death to children is always a challenge. It is one of the few moments in life when I do wish I could simply tell my children — that person went to heaven. That whole thing. With faith and certainty. In the months running up to my Mom passing, we had many talks about what [...]
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Apr
09
Mom
I am very sad to say that last night my Mom’s battle with pancreatic cancer came to an end. I’m sure in time there will be much to say about her, but today I am just trying take the advice of David Harkins: You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile [...]
Apr
01
Out of the Mouths of Babes
There is a tiny part of me that absolutely adores the fact that my children (at almost 5 and almost 9 years old) think that the following are BAD words: – Stupid – Ugly – Dang it! – Shiitake mushrooms (Thanks stupid Spy Kids movies!) Please proceed.
Feb
14
Epic Mom Fail
I found a fabulous purple Columbia jacket in Annabella’s size at the Goodwill this Fall, it was in perfect condition. She loved it. The first day she wore it, the fabric on one of the arms split, a good 6 inches, exposing the stuffing inside. I considered calling in quits, but she asked me to [...]
May
03
Three Flavors of Girl Power!
by dawn
If you are looking for a good read to give to or share with your daughter, please go here. If your daughter is ready to talk about feminism, and really it is a conversation best started early, please go here. When you need a moment to reflect and commiserate on the challenges of raising a [...]
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