by Robin | Nov 1, 2010 | Family, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
Grown don’t mean nothing to a mother. A child is a child. They get bigger, older, but grown? What’s that suppose to mean? In my heart it don’t mean a thing. ~Toni Morrison, Beloved I almost missed it because I was so self-absorbed. The first...
by Robin | Oct 15, 2010 | Advice, Encouragement, Family, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
I haven't been this excited–and honored–to guest post elsewhere since I moonlighted at 5 Minutes for Mom and Rocks in My Dryer during my Compassion International trip to Calcutta– A few weeks ago, my friend Tsh aka (in)courage sista aka SimpleMom...
by Robin | Oct 11, 2010 | Parenting, Personal, Photos
He’s eagerly anticipated it for days and had a near meltdown the night before when he thought he missed this Once-in-a-Century E v e n t. I wasn’t exaggerating when I mentioned my son’s personal obsession. October 10, 2010, 10:10:10...
by Robin | Oct 1, 2010 | Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Smiles, Teens & Tweens
Before it should have mattered, my youngest noticed Time. Before he could even tell it, he was obsessed with it. His insatiable need-to-know about plans and schedule for, well… anything… bordered on O/C. He didn't stop...
by Robin | Sep 19, 2010 | Blogging, Family, Funny Stuff!, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
"You're gonna blog about how you made a mistake, Mom…aren't you?" my daughter, unamused, not so much suggesting as demanding. I blame it on Fighting Gravity. They were the ones who in the first place. I was...
by Robin | Aug 11, 2010 | Missions, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized
You might hate me for what I’m about to tell you, but I think it’s in your best interest To Know. Mind you, I’m giving you the benefit of warning, a few seconds to steady your footing. When I was told, on the other hand, my well-meaning...