Category Archives: family
She’s Moved On And So Should You
Her crossed arms answered her question before she spoke. She didn’t have to speak. The look on her face. The trademark crossed arms. Her favored one hip stance. All did the speaking for her. Disappointment. “It’s just been such a … Continue reading
Filed under Deep Thoughts, family, Lessons Learned
Dodging The Bullet On Family Picture Day
We took our family pictures recently. The more kids you have, the more schedules you have to coordinate around, the tougher it is. And this year we dodged a major bullet. Exactly 2 hours after the photo shoot, my youngest … Continue reading
Filed under children, family, Hey! That Reminds Me!
A Little T-Day !!!
The washing machine hasn’t stopped running since Sunday night. Shoes are piled in a mountain by the front door. The refrigerator is opened and closed 4, 738 times a day. The DVR is jam-packed with favorite Disney movies to share … Continue reading
Item #174 From The List Of What NOT To Say To An Adopted Child
I know you meant well. I know you were, in your feeble way, trying to make my child feel comfortable. But you didn’t. You made him feel singled out and confused. When assigning a Family Tree project and addressing your … Continue reading
Hey! Hallmark! Where Are All The Dysfunctional Family Cards?
This goes into the books for something I thought of first but someone else is going to have to implement. I want Hallmark to create a Dysfunctional Families Division. Yes. I’m putting my idea out there for Hallmark to see. … Continue reading
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The Pain Never Lasts Very Long
We were all working in the yard over the weekend. Spreading mulch, dividing daylillies, minor repairs. Side by side. The whole family. Ok. So, we had to bribe our daughter with gas money for her upcoming trip. But we were … Continue reading
Filed under children, Deep Thoughts, family, Lessons Learned, Motherhood, Observations, parenting, Problems
Make Time For Those Who Matter Most
The holidays can be such a difficult time for some families. All crowded in the same house. Forcing civility. Trying each other’s patience. Accommodating. Pleasing. Or trying to please with the same childhood insecurities and failures rearing their ugly heads. … Continue reading
When I Think About Traditions I Can’t Help But Hear Tevye’s Voice Booming In My Head
Traditions. Traditions. Tra-di-tions! I never realized how essential they are to me until one is forgotten, or lost, or cancelled. Now, I make it my mission to continue old and create new traditions for our family. We have traditions that … Continue reading
I Grieve. Or I Am A Rock. Take Your Pick.
Two weeks ago, my brother-in-law died. Yesterday was the anniversary of my daughter’s boyfriend’s death. Today, my aunt died. It’s been a rough few weeks. To make matters worse, my aunt wasn’t doing well for the past week or so … Continue reading
Mama Don’t You Talk, I Mean Walk So Fast
On my way back from the pool this morning I saw the funniest thing. OK. Not exactly funny-funny — but definitely amusing. Today is Labor Day. And many people have the day off. The mere fact that I was able … Continue reading
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