Knives are sharp.  When used properly, they serve a purpose but when used improperly, they inflict pain. I was at dinner with my husband this past weekend and typical of many dinners without kids, we had the chance to talk about things other than sports and what the kids wanted.  When that happens, we tend […]

Love and Commitment.  These words go hand in hand when you are talking about marriage.  That doesn’t mean that it all comes easy though. In the beginning, it’s all easy.  You meet someone you are attracted to, want to spend all of your time with, and share all of your life dreams with.  It’s easy.  […]

Today, I need this reminder. Let them be little! Stained carpets, messy rooms, fingerprinted walls… Little white lies, hiding from trouble,  dishonesty… I must remember that these are all parts of growing up…. Let them be little…for they won’t be like this for long! I love my kiddos.  I don’t think they always “feel” it though.

My Work I have the greatest work in the world; The job of rocking a baby to sleep, That of guiding his tottering feet, A baby’s clothes to launder and fold, A precious life to shape and mold, A drink to give from a little cup, At night his toys to gather up, Hurts to […]