Tag: children

When There Isn’t Enough Bubble-Wrap

As we were emptying out mom’s house this summer my daughter-in-law texted and asked if there might be something for our grandson that had belonged to his great-grandpa. Almost as soon as we received the text, we saw a find more here

When We Don’t Get What We Want

But I don’t want that!

What do you want?

Ice cream.

You can’t have ice cream for breakfast, you have to eat something healthy.

I don’t want something healthy, I want ice cream. I only like ice cream.

This is better for you.

I won’t eat it. I will only eat ice cream. I’d rather starve.

Just about every parent of a child older than three has had this conversation. What will you continue here

A Week In The Life Of A Mom

I love being a mom. Every stage of motherhood has it’s tough times, and it also has its rewards. But, oh, how quickly our days can pass.

On Monday morning, I loved being a mom to a newborn baby. I could have snuggled him all day long, touching his soft skin, running my fingers through the silky smoothness of his hair, and smelling that beautiful smell that only a newborn has.

But, there was so continue here