I felt creative last Saturday and went to the craft store to make a wreath. I noticed four words everywhere: Gather. Thankful.
The school year is in full swing which means early mornings, lunches to pack, homework to check, and my least favorite game:
You are not alone. You may think you are the only one whose kids don’t let you talk on the phone or
It’s that magical time of year when the weather starts warming up, we start planning summer vacations and looking forward to longer,
In our family, three boys happen to be the older ones, and four girls happen to be the younger ones. The boys
This morning was shower day. I had been sitting in my chair in the living room waiting for our one bathroom to
I can look at the chaos in my life and laugh about it or cry about it, but I figured that laughing
I think it goes without saying that we all love our children. But . . . this is a safe space, and
Have you ever lost a precious item or something of great value? I have a few times, and twice it was the
Our family has been strictly social-isolating for three weeks now. During this time, I have read a lot of advice about how
We all know quality time with our kids is important. We know they thrive when they feel safe, and loved, and prioritized.
I have been a stay-at-home mom for over one-third of my life. Until recently it was my only job. I went back
So I have an embarrassing confession to make. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was a guilty pleasure song for me. When I first
You are not alone. You may think you are the only one whose kids don’t let you talk on the phone or
Sometimes our efforts at catechesis or character formation do not go as planned: but they can be funny. An attempt to get
Seventeen years into parenting, I have heard them all: “I finished my homework.” “My room is clean.” “I folded my laundry and
I hate getting old. No, wait! I kind of like getting old. Can I be honest? I’m 63, and at this
I surveyed the kitchen with a twinkle in my eye. It was one of those rare days when homeschooling had gone surprisingly
How many times a day do you beat yourself up about mistakes you make as a mother? What they ate, how
My first five babies were sleeping through the night by 4 months old, but number six was now seven months old