America has talked its throat dry on politics. Collectively, as a country, we’re rubbing our necks from the whiplash of the last six months and politely holding up our hands for a cup of water. We’re parched. We’re not done with politics, of course. As a free nation, we can never be done with politics. But we’re resting. We’re talking an “off” day from the rigorous mental routine we’ve subjected ourselves to for the last …

My husband might love me more for my devotion to Star Wars than my devotion to our children—specifically for the fact that we agree that Episodes 4-6 are still the greatest. I don’t tell him it’s really my crush on Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher that keep me loyal. If you fancy yourself a Star Wars fan, I’ve got good news for you. May 4th is your day. Officially known as “Star Wars Day” all …

The time has come for the seniors, those teens verging on adulthood, to commence with their lives and get on with it already. If you know someone graduating this spring, here are a few gifts that they won’t leave behind. I just ordered #4 for myself. Click on the link below to read the article on Her View From Home.   Just thinking out loud. What’s the best gift you’ve ever been given? Save Save …

Saying “thank you” and meaning it is harder than it sounds. For kids and adults. Something happens when that spotlight turns on you. Stunned. Awkward. Shy. Embarrassed. Boastful. Whatever the reaction, here are some tips for helping your kids (and you) practice the fine art of graciousness in my article on Parent.co.   5 Tips to Teach Kids the Subtle Art of Graciousness I dreaded my engagement party, not for the fact that it would …

I’m serious when I say I have to arm myself (physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally) every time I check TimeHop. As a parent to a child with special needs, I know I’m not alone on this. Flashbacks can be brutal…or wonderful. It’s a gamble. Thanks Scary Mommy for understanding. Click the link or picture to read the article. On Playing the Slots with TimeHop Reviewing motherhood with Meg and thinking out loud. Do you have …

Here’s my new article in Parent.co on why nobody, and I mean nobody, tells mommy what to do. No One Bosses Mommy Around “No one bosses mommy around.” Ask any of my children, and they’ll quote you on this. They’re young yet…very much still feeling around in the sandbox for the untouchable acts that will get them in serious trouble. Having twin three-year-olds is like going into the pet store to pick out a fish …

You know the crazy workouts you see on Instagram and Facebook—The ones where tiny muscled humans are lifting dumbbells the size of themselves or bending in places you know should not be able to bend or sweating it out in “Hot Yoga”? If you’re a parent to young kids or a child with special needs, chances are you’re not jumping on the bandwagon. There are some trends in life you just have to wave to …

My mother was a school librarian. She was the cool librarian. She didn’t shush and the kids were always more important than the books. The little first and second graders wanted to march in and sit crisscross applesauce around her as she read the book of the week while they made a craft. I remember growing flowers in the windowsill while reading “The Lupine Lady” and stashing piles of books and fruit-shaped erasers next to her …

Coming at you today with my article in Scary Mommy on my lack of love for the baby stage. I know I’m a great mom, but you can keep months 0-12, thank you very much. Click the link below to read the article.   “You Don’t Have to Love Babies to Be a Good Mother”   Did you love the baby phase? What’s been your hardest phase to “love”? Save Save

Walk to Bring Infertility Awareness  This week, April 23-29, is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility affects over 7.3 million women in America, but many are too embarrassed to share their stories. Even in the Christian community, the prevalence of infertility and miscarriage remains a largely unspoken reality, leaving women to bear this burden alone. It doesn’t need to be this way. It shouldn’t. I’ve written many words on why we need to speak out against …