Posts Tagged ‘children’
A School Parent’s 10 Commandments
Time to lace up the saddle shoes and inhale the sweet smell of leather. A new school year is here. And I am in total denial. But, we forge ahead, for there are papers to write, drawings to color, books to read and tests to take. We’ve been at this “first day of school” gig…
Read MoreThe Birthday with No Regrets: Happy 2nd Gianna!
Hooray for another birthday letter! Thank y’all for humoring me and allowing me to share a bit of my heart on each of my children’s birthdays. Those days really do change our lives, don’t they? Gianna, this one’s for you sweetheart. Dear Gigi, You’re two. TWO! And I love it. Two years of your happy…
Read MoreYou’re 12! Happy Birthday John Paul
Starting off 2016 with a birthday letter. Hooray! John Paul, this one’s for you. Dear John Paul, Your last year before the teenage era hits. That just doesn’t seem possible. But, I’m so grateful we’ve made it this far with only 9 ER visits. This year, I’ve seen a little teenage swagger appear. You’re getting…
Read MoreHDYDI: Headed to the Hospital, 10 Things to Take & Know
Oh, I know you’re overjoyed. You’re headed to the hospital with your child. Maybe you’re anxious, relieved, worried, stressed or tired. Girlfriend, I’ve been them all and I’ve got your back. At last count, we’ve had nearly a dozen hospital stays with our children. Some serious, some minor, but all took their toll on our…
Read MoreHow do you? Keep the Romance Alive with Children
After 17 years of marriage, 5 kids, 1 miscarriage and a slew of “learning opportunities,” I’d say the Mr. and I have learned one critical lesson: we have SO much more to learn. A few weeks ago, we were asked to speak to a group of engaged couples about “keeping the romance alive with children.”…
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