Mom stuff Archives - Robin Dance

A Sweet Celebration of Life, Love, and Family

by Robin | Nov 3, 2019 | Faith, Family, Inspiring, Marriage, Memoir, Mom stuff, Uncategorized

Yesterday we celebrated the life of my sweet mother-in-love who has endured the cruelty of dementia for years. Confined to bed for the most recent two years and unable to speak, Sarah was precious to and loved by many. For the past three weeks we knew the end...

Hero

by Robin | Jun 25, 2018 | Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized

I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. His skin was the color of summer and youth, beautiful and smooth and the stuff of a 1970-something Coppertone ad, minus a black Boykin Spaniel. This wasn’t his first day at the pool. He couldn’t have been...

First Ask Why || Interview With Author Shelly Wildman & Book Giveaway!

by Robin | Apr 24, 2018 | Book Review, Books, Mom stuff, Parenting

The internet has introduced me to a lot of writing friends, and when they go on to publish a book, I can’t help but stand on the sidelines and cheer. Today, I’m celebrating Shelly Wildman, an internet-turned-real-life friend who has just released a...

Helpful New Resource For Moms Who’ve Ever Lost Your Temper #TemperToolkit

by Robin | Feb 2, 2017 | Advice, Affiliate links used, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Uncategorized

Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. I also believe it’s the best job on the planet, and I can say now, from where I sit as an Empty Nester, it’s beautifully, thought sometimes brutally, worthwhile and satisfying. My...

#GivingTuesday – When it’s personal (a must-read no matter when you see this)

by Robin | Nov 29, 2016 | Family, Gratitude, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal, Uncategorized

She had no idea what her words were doing to me that night. My heart was growing like the Grinch’s when he finally understood the mystery and beauty of Christmas. Which I realize, as I tell this tale, is essentially about the same thing: Giving. Because...

The ministry of tears

by Robin | Jun 5, 2016 | (in)courage, Faith, Family, Memoir, Mom stuff, Nostalgia, Personal, Uncategorized

I have cried more in the past three weeks than I have since . Emotions? Threadbare. Sleep? Fitful at best. And eating a real meal? Wishful thinking. Who needs a meat and three when you can have a Snickers and coffee? I wish I were kidding on that last one. It’s...