Merriam-Webster defines family as “a group of individuals living under one roof,” or, “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children.” Those… Read more “Family and Forgiveness”
Year: 2011
Off and running
And so the weekend begins with hockey and more hockey! What a whirlwind of a day. This is my first opportunity to blog today because the day… Read more “Off and running”
Single Momming It
Being a parent is a challenge. Being a single parent is brutal! I am only a single parent for 20 to 30 days a year with Stan’s… Read more “Single Momming It”
The Power of No
No is a powerful word, especially when it comes to raising kids. It is also a hard word to say sometimes but it is a necessary word… Read more “The Power of No”
The Glad Game
This morning I was looking for some inspiration for today’s blog. I asked Stan if he had any ideas. He had none. I had none. Was this… Read more “The Glad Game”
I Love Elementary School
This is the title I planned last night, and today the title fits even more so than last night. Last night, I planned to wax nostalgic about… Read more “I Love Elementary School”
Driving
This morning Jan came downstairs and said the words every parent dreads. “A friend of mine passed away.” He was driving and was killed in a car… Read more “Driving”
Continuing the challenges
I don’t know if the “hot sauce” mom from my blog yesterday felt isolated and alone but I my guess is she was. Most moms don’t reach… Read more “Continuing the challenges”
The challenges of being a Mama
I was reading the news this morning and came across the article about little Russian twin boys. They were adopted by a couple in Alaska who have… Read more “The challenges of being a Mama”
Memories
I wish I had one. That seemed to be the theme of yesterday. I can never seem to remember a gosh darn thing. Zach looks to be… Read more “Memories”