Tag: parenting

Mother’s Day Essay: Sacrifices for Kids? No. They are Golden-Threaded Gifts

Mother’s Day Essay: Sacrifices for Kids? No. They are Golden-Threaded Gifts

I sacrificed nothing in becoming a parent, a bonus parent, an extra parent. I gained an immeasurable golden-threaded set of blessings that continue to bring riches, the priceless kind.

When You See Them Fly Away

When You See Them Fly Away

This poem was written for my “kids” in response to the dVerse Poets Pub prompt from Laura called Cascading in Fives.

Cooking with Kids

Cooking with Kids

Cooking and eating are communal activities, and shared memories form very easily when food is involved.

A Mother’s Poem on Mothers’ Day

A Mother’s Poem on Mothers’ Day

A poem from the heart on Mothers’ Day about the incredible blessing of having a kid.

I Got You, Babe! (Fabulous)

I Got You, Babe! (Fabulous)

The joy each family member finds in the others is evident. I couldn’t pick my favorite pic, so I’ve shared several, to help you feel the (fabulous) love.

Two “First Day of School” Stories

Two “First Day of School” Stories

Two little stories about the first day of school range from joy to violent despair.

While Waiting for Hurricane Harvey, Here’s a Hurricane Rita Story: No One Understands a Mom Like Another Mom

While Waiting for Hurricane Harvey, Here’s a Hurricane Rita Story: No One Understands a Mom Like Another Mom

A remembrance from Hurricane Rita and how it became an adventure for two moms and three small boys, shared while Southeast TX awaits Hurricane Harvey.

Godspeed, Robert Osborne:  A Millennial Mourns

Godspeed, Robert Osborne: A Millennial Mourns

Our family mourns TCM’s Robert Osborne, with the millennial out in front. He says: “it hit our family pretty hard”.

A Hurricane Rita Story: No One Understands a Mom Like Another Mom

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m reposting this little story about my adventures with another mom during a time of uncertainty.  Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there, and if you have small children, my wish for you is that you have…