Kind Words Help Frazzled Mom Remember She’s Not Alone
There is a unique solidarity among coaches’ wives. Coaches’ wives get the fact that our husbands watch tape until 2 a.m., and that they are on recruiting calls while we are on vacation, and that they walk around a little grumpy the day after a big loss. Coaches’ wives who are also moms understand something
Let Kindness Take the Wheel
This weekend is the last big hurrah for the lake crowd (sorry for reminding you) and for everyone else who wants to sneak in one last long weekend of fun before we buckle down for the fall. I’m not sure if you know this about me, but I’m kind of a hermit. I would much
Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself
So… the husband and I went to meet with the Gifted & Talented teacher at Jordan’s school this morning. All three kids (10,8 & 4) were in the room with us. I was having an incredible “Proud Mom” moment– the children were quietly reading, looking like complete angels as the teacher was telling me how
Why Me?
Several months ago, when we left North Dakota for Ohio, we moved into a lovely home tucked into a quiet, wooded neighborhood in the city of Athens. Just before you turn to go up the hill into our subdivision, you pass a little log cabin. On first glance, it’s beautiful. Very shabby-chic. On second glance,
Kind Gift Helps Couple Celebrate Anniversary
I never wanted to get married. I didn’t believe in the institution of marriage. I honestly thought it was impossible for a man and a woman to remain faithful to each other for a lifetime. I dated. I eventually wanted children. I hadn’t worked out all the details, but I was certain marriage would not
My New Home
So, I’m not very good at taking pictures, or sharing pictures, or really anything artistic, but I’m trying to get better and wanted to share this one with you. On the left hand side of this photo, you can see the Convo Center in Athens, Ohio, where my husband coaches Bobcat Basketball. The team is
Anonymous Letter Prompts Look for Special People in our Lives
I remember the first time I saw a $2 bill. I was about 5 or 6 years old, and I thought someone was playing a joke on me. It looked real, but that 2 in the corner, where the 1 or the 5 or the 10 should have been just seemed so odd.I’ve run into
