On Waiting and Advent

On Waiting and Advent

  It’s different now. Christmas. It’s different. This celebration of a baby king that culminates in a wrapping paper frenzy and tissue paper flurry on Christmas morning has changed with the times. The times are my children–taller than me and...
How (NOT?!) To Have The Most Memorable Thanksgiving EVER

How (NOT?!) To Have The Most Memorable Thanksgiving EVER

Once your children start leaving for college, the significance of holidays is magnified: they’re some of the few times you can count on having everyone around your table.  For me, now with two in college, I’m counting down the days for their Thanksgiving...

Power Hour

One of my goals as a mom has been to cultivate an atmosphere where my kids can tell me anything.  While I'm sure there are a few things they've chosen not to share, I'm thankful when they tell me Hard Things–about stupid decisions (yes,...

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