Family Life
A Peek Inside the Crazy
Remember when I did seven quick takes? I loved those, but life just hasn’t afforded me that kind of time lately. Back that up. It has afforded me time, I’ve just been choosing to do other things with it. I do feel like there’s a bit of catching up to do, however, and summer sure…
Read MoreThis is Why You Can’t Take Me to a Tattoo Parlor
Anna-Laura has been begging, B-E-G-G-I-N-G, to get her ears pierced for about a year. I kept telling her, “When you’re 10!” She turned ten, 12 months ago. I am oh-so-prompt on my delivery of such promises. It was time to finally relent come spring break. I was feeling pretty good about myself and my timing.…
Read MoreShe’s 11! Happy Birthday Anna-Laura
That decade, plus one, sure was fabulous. Our sweet Anna-Laura has had quite the eventful weekend. Her Godfather was named a bishop and she celebrated a birthday. That’s how you do it. It’s letter time, y’all ready? Dear Anna-Laura, You have really come into your own this year. For me, our time together during your…
Read MoreListen to Your Mother & a Cameo on Sirius XM
Y’all, I cannot WAIT to share the video with you from my live reading this weekend at the Austin show of Listen to Your Mother. It will be ready on YouTube early this summer. They have about 500 videos to upload nationwide, so be patient. I promise I’ll keep you posted. If you’re curious what post…
Read MoreSkiing the Slopes of Motherhood Together
“Ski with people better than you!” my mom yelled at me from the top of the slopes in Angel Fire, N.M. Of course, I was terrified to find myself staring down a double black diamond with a bunch of teenage boys filled with zero fear. It was then I wondered if I should throw her…
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