by Robin | Jan 16, 2011 | Compassion International, Encouragement, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
Sometimes my daughter asks loaded questions… “What are you doing tonight…?” There’s a swollen pause at the end of her question, and dancing eyes tell me she Has Ideas and they’re probably better than anything I have in mind....
by Robin | Jan 8, 2011 | Chattanooga, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Photos, Teens & Tweens, Weather
I'm buzzing around my kitchen exaggerating every move as if each is of Some Great Importance, but mostly I'm just irritated. My two oldest are attending a concert tonight and their convoluted and confusing "plans" do not make...
by Robin | Jan 4, 2011 | Exercise in Frustration, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
After a restless night, I was rudely awakened by the sounds of footsteps and chatter just outside my bedroom door; the hallway hardwood floor might as well have been canyons. This was unusual–my daughter and her two friends typically sleep in when...
by Robin | Dec 20, 2010 | (in)courage, Christmas, Faith, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting
You can't fool them, you know. Two pudgy hands cup left cheek and right, turn your face to demand your eyes laser lock onto hers, and she whisper-stomps "Mama, you're not listening…!" Technically, you're right...
by Robin | Dec 9, 2010 | Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
Young boys should never be sent to bed… they always wake up a day older. J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland With fairy steps I stealth into his room and slip under layers of covers to envelop his body. We're spoons. He's a...
by Robin | Nov 8, 2010 | Family, Kids, Life Philosophy, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
Leaves fall like rain and my lips draw a crescent moon's curl to think on this, a first grader's question: "Is Fall called Fall because that's when leaves fall?" I think it's a good question because...