Spring break, real and fake
The kids had spring break last week, and I think it may have been the biggest school break let-down in the history of spring breaks. Mark had an ill-timed bromance trip to Peru with two friends, and the house we just bought closed escrow the very day he left. He couldn't reschedule the trip, which had been planned for the better part of a year, and we have been house-hunting for months for a fixer in a certain neighborhood with a little more bedroom space. When one came on the market way under . . .
What I want you to know about having five miscarriages
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Cam. As mother day looms, and people go crazy buying flowers and gifts, and cards... I struggle. I ache. My heart cries. I have two beautiful children, and so yes, I am . . .
What I want you to know about having your mother attempt suicide
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. When I got the call that my mother had been rushed to the hospital, suicide was the furthest thing from my mind. Heart Attack? Pulmonary Embolism? Anurism? All far more . . .
#TBT: Five is my favorite age
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from November 2010 and it makes me more than a little weepy, because my youngest child is now this age. It's still my favorite, and I'm going to be really sad when, in two weeks, Karis turns 6 and this fun age is never more to be in this family. At least not until the grandkids. “I have a plan. The plan is to one day throw paper airplanes at the ice cream truck. It’s not going to be easy. But I’m never going to give . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Luke & Ozzie
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about being a young mother with Stage 4 cancer
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jen Campisano. When I say I want you to know what life is like as a young mother with Stage 4 cancer, I don't really mean that. Not in the sense that I really want you to . . .
When you make fun of boys in dresses, you are making fun of Jesus
Last night in the car, the kids informed me that a little boy they know enjoys wearing dresses. They weren't making fun of him, but they definitely had a baffled tone that I thought warranted a talk about difference and acceptance. Me; It's totally fine if a boy wants to wear dresses. It might be a phase or it might be something he wants to do his whole life, and that's okay. It's not a big deal. And by the way, both of you boys tried on dresses when you were little. Kembe: I was confused! I . . .
Tips for revealing a surprise trip to your kids
Next month our family is heading to Disney World for the Social Media Moms Celebration. I haven't told the kids yet. I like to really build-up excitement about our vacations and announce them as a big surprise, but I also like to wait until just a couple weeks out. The concept of time is tough for kids and telling them too soon just means they are constantly asking and bummed it's so far away. Surprise are fun but they can also go really, really wrong. Last year I did a round-up of some of . . .
What I want you to know about being the mother of a kid with severe food allergies
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Mandi. When my son was 9 months old I casually gave him a spoonful of scrambled eggs from his big sister’s breakfast plate. He had an anaphylactic reaction and we almost lost him. . . .
He is alive (and he is alive, too)
Easter Sunday was a little different for us this year. It's the one holiday we usually host at our house along with Mark's extended family. But Mark is currently in Peru on his mid-life motorcycle bromance adventure with these guys: (cue joke about the movie Wild Hogs) Mark's family is out of town, so it was just me and the kids . . . all weekend. With lots and lots of expectations. And lots and lots of things needing to be decided and purchased for the new house. I actually . . .
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