Now that school is out, Summer can also be known for the time of year families move. While long distance moves can be full of logistical details, all of that […]
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I always thought that foster care and adoption were things that only really saintly people did. You know the people I’m talking about – the really “together” and “with it” […]
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Fire and ice. Oil and water. Orange juice and toothpaste. There are some things in life that just don’t go together. I can tell you from experience, the […]
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When you drop your child off for the day, what’s your sign-off phrase? “Have a great day!” “Don’t forget your lunch.” “I love you.” “Remember to turn in […]
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Never did I ever imagine after I got married that I’d find myself dating again. Only this time, it’s not to find a significant other. It’s to find […]
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Wanna know something crazy? Full House is now on Nick at Night. Re-enter sappy synthesizer music, “live” studio audience laughter, and Uncle Jesse’s hair. I love the […]
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Happy “No” Year “This is going to be my year, I just know it!” Last time I said this, I ended up having one of the roughest years […]
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Ever have that friend that you hear from a lot and then all of a sudden just kinda falls off the map? You might begin to speculate: […]
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{originally published in 2013} Recently, I sat down to watch a movie with my kids about the story of St. Nicholas (yes, it was a Veggie Tales movie, just stay […]
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{originally published in 2013} The jig is up. I’ve avoiding talking to my kids about it in hopes we wouldn’t have to deal with the issue for a few […]
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