You are not alone. You may think you are the only one whose kids don’t let you talk on the phone or pee alone, but I am here to assure you these are five universal, immutable truths: The Parched Phenomenon: We have made it to bedtime. We are so close to the finish line: a …READ MORE
Humor
Five Things You are Doing Right
It’s summer, and it’s the middle of the week, and it’s probably hot outside, and most of us go to bed at night replaying our biggest mistakes, regretting the moments we sounded less like Mary Poppins and more like Attila the Hun. But chances are you are not giving yourself enough credit. Here are five …READ MORE
That is Not What I Meant
Sometimes our efforts at catechesis or character formation do not go as planned: but they can be funny. An attempt to get my three boys, lounging around on couches, to pick up their ubiquitous LEGO’s AND appreciate their blessings: “Boys, get over here and pick up these LEGO’s . . . and if you don’t, …READ MORE
The Funniest Lie
Seventeen years into parenting, I have heard them all: “I finished my homework.” “My room is clean.” “I folded my laundry and put it away.” “I don’t know who ate the chocolate.” “I did not tie up the dog like a bandit.” “I am not sure how that window pane broke.” “I’m not sure what …READ MORE
No, Wait.
I hate getting old. No, wait! I kind of like getting old. Can I be honest? I’m 63, and at this point, I’m no longer an overworked, chauffeur mom plucking a few gray hairs. I’m a bonafide empty nester grandma, and gray hairs are even in my eyebrows! This summer, my husband John turned …READ MORE
The Scent of Feminine Genius
I surveyed the kitchen with a twinkle in my eye. It was one of those rare days when homeschooling had gone surprisingly well. Considering it was an unseasonably sunny Texas day and the balmy warmth beckoned all parties to distraction, I marveled at the healthy pace of both progress and cooperative behavior. I had gotten …READ MORE
