by Robin | May 14, 2010 | (in)courage, Advice, Faith, Marriage, Personal
I've felt like the Lord has been prompting me to write this post for months now–it's the third one I've begun regarding the same content–but I'm a Big Fat Chicken. I don't want to write it.Marriages are...
by Robin | Apr 16, 2010 | (in)courage, Nature, Pensieve's Poetic License, Poetry
PollenFairy dust sprinkles in yellows and goldPowdery rain leaves its Spring tell-tale signMicrogametophytes soon will be boldNew life will come forth, a touch of Divine. Before proud timbers can dress in their green,Preceding the show of floral delight,Teary eyes,...
by Robin | Apr 15, 2010 | Advice, Family, Mom stuff, Parenting
Your children need your presence more than your presents.~Jesse Jackson You will always be your child's favorite toy.~Vicki Lansky, Trouble-Free Travel with Children Kids spell love T-I-M-E.~John Crudele Today I had a phone conversation with one of my...
by Robin | Apr 9, 2010 | Advice, Kids, Parenting
When I was contacted by GoodNites to partner with them to introduce Bedtime Theater and encourage participation in writing "Iggy's Next Adventure", I was reluctant to sign on since I haven't personally dealt with bedwetting. But...
by Robin | Mar 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
When I heard the Tennessee Valley's weather forecast today–sunny and upper 70s–my short-lived happy dance was quickly replaced with the only appropriate response from a middle-aged mom of three teens:I ran through the house arms flailing overhead,...