Last Day of School Traditions

Last Day of School Traditions

Oh, the last day of school.  I have really fun memories of being a kid and rushing out to summer with all of my papers, end of year awards, and used-up school supplies.  It was a feeling of freedom. Now as a mom, I love watching my children’s end of the year...
You Were Chosen

You Were Chosen

Moms, do you ever wonder what your children will remember when they are grown and look back at their childhood?  I do.  My hope is they somehow only remember the good.  I want them to remember my encouraging words, snuggles on the couch, reading books, going on...
Teaching Moments

Teaching Moments

“Don’t tell Dad! Please, please don’t tell dad!”  That is what I heard last week after my 8-year-old son said his first curse word (at least the first that I heard), and he felt a deserved consequence was coming. He sprinted downstairs and pleaded  “You...
March Madness

March Madness

Today is the first day of March Madness!  For us, this might as well be a calendar established holiday, because we have created traditions behind it that make it unique and my family looks forward to it every year.   March Madness for those of you who are not...