by Robin | Apr 11, 2012 | Kids, Life with boys, Memoir, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
I am convinced when a woman gives birth, t h a t which she conceived in her womb and bled from her body remains ever connected by imperceptible thread. Her heartbeat echos in the steps of each child, her soul gently stirred by the hope in their dreams....
by Robin | Dec 21, 2011 | Beauty, Christmas, Family, Marriage, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal
It was a Christmas gift to my husband the first year we were married, discovered under a pile of marked down sweaters at the Pawleys Island Men's Shop, circa 1987. I thought it was a wonderful gift. I knew he needed a larger size, but I liked it so much I...
by Robin | Nov 18, 2011 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Life with boys, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
Some of the best parenting advice I can offer is over 2000 years old. It's as relevant today as it was when first recorded, though it wasn't even suggested in the context of parent-child relationship ~ Keep current in your relationships; maintain a...
by Robin | Nov 7, 2011 | (in)courage, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal
Apparently, given proper motivation, I will jump through hoops. The little twerp gave me four hours notice. Four hours to "…ooooh, just whip up a n y t h i n g you have time for, nothin' special…" although if I had time, "one of your...
by Robin | Oct 18, 2011 | Beauty, Favorite things, Gratitude, Kids, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters
She is full and hungry when she arrives. And ready. I didn't like that part, though. Ready made me wait. But Ready made a heart grow impossibly fonder, love smothering complaint like snow blanketing barren ground. I'm full...
by Robin | Oct 15, 2011 | Beauty, Celebrations, Favorite things, Inspiring, Mothers and daughters
"Wanna see something that will make you cry?" she asks, my first-born and only daughter, home from college for the first time since she left two months ago. I think Why does she wanna rip my heart out just minutes after walking through the door? although I...