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September 2, 2018
Which side are you on?
Our son plays football. Unfortunately it's not just in the front yard. He plays tackle football. Despite my best efforts to convert him to...
August 19, 2018
The Dinner that Wrecked Our Night
Ever have one of those nights? ! Starting the school year off with a bang, I thought I'd be adventurous and switch things up for a change ....
August 12, 2018
Guess what our 4-year taught our family? (through a book that keeps giving by the bucket-full ...)
The find-the-pajamas, brush-your-teeth, tuck-in bedtime routine has, admittedly, never been my husband's or my favorite part of the day....
August 1, 2018
I Made A Mistake Last Night ...
I made a big mistake last night. As I lay there sleepless, fretting about the first day of school, I calculated how not young I will be...
May 27, 2018
Hey, We Caught You
The backpacks are hung on the rack freshly disinfected. So are the lunch boxes. We’re short a dozen or so snack-sized Tupperware...
April 30, 2018
Floods.
This is a toilet on the second floor of our house. No surprise to anyone regarding what it is. While certainly necessary, this household...
April 1, 2018
Love Wins.
Blood, tears, sweat, bruises, pain, sorrow, mourning, cease today. Love wins. A man who was loved by some, feared by more, misunderstood by...
March 18, 2018
Dear God ...
A 3-year Old's Prayer Dear Got, Where is your house? Please let me get a birt . I already have a cage and foot . Amen. I have to go to the...
March 11, 2018
A Little Warrior Named Reid Battling the Worst Disease You've Never Heard of
This week as I packed the umpteenth turkey sandwich with only a tinge of butter and please cut off the crusts for child one, a...
February 4, 2018
Surprising Parenting Discoveries from Southern Brides and their Mommas (and What your Wedding Dress
You know, that special day little girls dream about their whole lives ... the day you found 'the one?' . I know my sister feels the same....
January 28, 2018
Comfort Zones and Couches and Pillows, Oh My!
I love comfortable. And I'm not talking comfortable as in nice, comfy couches or pillows. No, those aren't necessarily my thing. In fact,...
January 7, 2018
"I Wanna be like Her." Welcome to 2018.
Our 3-year old turned 4 this weekend and with the additional candle at her all-things-pink, all-things-sparkly, and of course,...
December 23, 2017
The Gift and the 10-year old that Taught Me a Lesson. This One's For You, Moms. xoxoxo
See this Christmas gift? Isn't it pretty, with the ribbon, the shredded craft paper inside, and the quaint brown box? It's the fancy outer...
December 10, 2017
Can we get a pre-op room? "I'm Here." And thank goodness for empty dessert plates.
Ever have those days when you wonder if you should hang up the parenting towel and simply run away? When you worry you are maybe not cut...
November 19, 2017
My Thanksgiving Fail (and a Turkey Tale!): Gratitude Lessons this Holiday
My stepmom emailed me yesterday, reminding me of our fiasco-in-the-kitchen Thanksgiving feast which I ever-so-lovingly prepared two years...
November 12, 2017
Contagious Courage: Leaping into the Unknown, Putting Family First
Ever wonder if work-life balance is a fallacy – a misnomer? Is it really possible to ‘get a grip’ on our schedules? Is it feasible to...
October 29, 2017
"Sit with me." National Bullying Prevention Month
Walk into any middle school cafeteria and you'll see social dynamics in overdrive. As children transition from the safety and structure of...
October 22, 2017
"A Post (or 20) Can't Change Anything." (or can it)? and National Bullying Prevention
My staff of proofreaders was hard at work this past week. . And no, they don't normally read all the way to the end of my posts , but we...
October 15, 2017
"Some of My Friends Are ... No One" and National Bullying Prevention Month
You know those cute little posters our children complete in advance of Mothers' Teas and Donuts with Dads? Our kids surprise, delight, and...
October 8, 2017
Parenting In a Crazy World and National Bullying Prevention Month
Ever feel like we’re losing more and more control as the world spins crazier and crazier these days? With the unjustness in Las Vegas...
October 1, 2017
Special Guest - Jennifer Whitney: A Good Father ... And My Struggle (Part Two)
“This was a difficult thing to do,” admits guest Jennifer Whitney, when asked how she felt about sharing Part One of her story last week...
September 24, 2017
Special Guest - Jennifer Whitney: A Good Father ... And My Struggle (Part One)
This week we continue our series on vulnerability, featuring Jennifer Whitney. She and her family live in Roswell, GA. For the past several...
September 17, 2017
Look What I Found (God's hand-written note to a mom)
Our guest spot on vulnerability will continue in the weeks to come; stay tuned! Thank you to Christy McCranie and Kelley Jimison for...
September 10, 2017
Special Guest - Kelley Jimison: How She Found Purpose in the Pain of a Crumbling Marriage
Kelley Jimison moved to the East Cobb area from Smyrna 18 months ago. Kelley juggles a multitude of roles ! She works as a Certified...
September 3, 2017
Special Guest-Christy McCranie: Turning Your Mess into a Message: Part 2
I was first introduced to Christy McCranie at a speaking engagement in Roswell, GA. She blew the cover off the...
August 27, 2017
Special Guest: Turning Your Mess into a Message: Part 1
I was first introduced to Christy McCranie at a speaking engagement in Roswell, GA. She blew the cover off the...
August 20, 2017
How Vulnerable Are You (really)?
We're all known for something, whether it's being a mom, dad, coach, where we work or how we live. And many of us spend a good bit of time...
August 13, 2017
"I'm Allergic to Your Kids!" and Other Reflections on Traveling with Children
Travel is often synonymous with the words glamour, relaxation, and freedom ... right? But let's take a moment to unpack the joys of family...
August 6, 2017
The Banging Bird
As half of our brood graced the schools with their presence last Monday, it is slightly calmer here . Thus, I'm able to hear beautiful...
July 29, 2017
Summer Revelation: How to Get Your Kids' Attention! (It may involve bl
It all started with the summer trip to see family. After an award-winning Uber drive to the airport in which our...
July 2, 2017
Two Words (plus a few) Every Mom Needs to Hear
Let's face it. Sometimes moms need encouragement, too. So how about just two words? Two words can make all the difference in the moment of...
June 25, 2017
To Our Kids (And A Little Love Story)
Our youngest daredevil began 'swimming' without a lifejacket this summer. As she floated on the top of the water by herself for the very...
June 18, 2017
Dear Dads, Dear Husbands
On a day that is sentimental for all Dads, we salute you, for so many reasons. Here are just 10 reasons, among hundreds, we are thankful...
June 11, 2017
To the 9:00am Walker: 5 Simple Words
On my way home from running errands yesterday, I saw her. Yes, there she was again. She's so predictable! Does she ever stop? Does she ever...
June 7, 2017
Rise High
Ever felt like quitting? Ever felt like giving up? This one's for you. One day I decided to quit … I quit my job, my relationship, my...