by Robin | Jul 25, 2011 | Family, Favorite things, Mothers and daughters, Nostalgia, Personal, Photos
When I close my eyes, for seconds we are Thelma and Louise rounding treacherous mountain curves but not running from anything or to anything, just two girls on the go. Sisters. Truth is, the curves are more beautiful than treacherous, and the only approximation to...
by Robin | Jul 22, 2011 | Faith, Family, Kids, Life Philosophy, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting
I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars. Og Mandino It is sometimes in dark places I learn to become a mother. The lessons come quiet, and it is in the doing I...
by Robin | Jul 14, 2011 | Kids, Life with boys, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
They're carelessly scattered in obscure places, "crumbs" my children rudely leave behind. I frown and think mean thoughts whenever I find them. When they were toddlers, it was a trail of Cheerios or Gold Fish. And juice box straw...
by Robin | Jul 9, 2011 | (in)courage, Faith, Family, Inspiring, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters
To the unacquainted, it seemed like an innocent enough question: "Mom, have you heard of 'kisses from Katie'?" But I saw something–her eyes danced, a fleeting twirl of mystery and expectation and satisfaction; she was already...
by Robin | Jun 26, 2011 | (in)courage, Family, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters
“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” ~ Robert Munsch (One of my favorite booksof all time!) “I’m so glad you haven’t forced me to be your best friend,” she says, not unkindly but without realizing the impact of...
by Robin | Jun 22, 2011 | Inspiring, Kids, Mothers and daughters, Nature, Personal
“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” Saint Augustine It is preparation for...