Tag: love
Just Like Me
“She’s your clone.”
“She’s just like you.”
“It’s your mini-me.”
I cringe, give a smile, and think to myself, “I hope not.”
I hear these comments regularly because...
Children Are Like Kites
My middle daughter just graduated from PreK. It was an experience I had already been through with my oldest, but for some reason, this...
Learning to Grieve While Guiding My Children Through Their Own Grief
They say that grief comes in waves. I never quite understood that until I was in the midst of my own grief.
Going along...
An Evolving Mother/Daughter Relationship
Mother/daughter relationships. They are by far the most unique of relationships that exist. My relationship with my mother is no different. It has certainly...
Yes, I Tell My Daughters They’re Pretty
A couple weeks ago, I was talking with a group of moms when one mentioned she was angry a storeowner had called her daughter...
The One Conversation Per Week That Keeps My Marriage Strong
I don’t know about you, but I often feel like my husband and I are operating on our own private islands, just waving across...
She Needed a Strong Mama
In the last 15 years, I’ve loved nothing more than being a hairdresser; making people feel beautiful for a living is extremely rewarding. I...
A Letter to My Children After My Darkest Day
My dear children,
I’m not sure where to begin.
I know the day I snapped scared you. I slammed the door to my room, and you...
Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager
Investing in your relationship with your child is highly important regardless of age. However, bonding may not always come easy, especially when it’s with...
The Cuddle Corner
There’s a very special part of my house, one you probably don't know about even if you’ve been to my home. It’s in our...