• On Growth

    Today is the first day of the last year of my thirties. And while the last decade has definitely had lower lows than the ones that came before it, it also has been filled with immeasurable joy. It is impossible to encapsulate an entire decade into one word, but if…

  • On Remembering Days Gone By

    This week we registered our oldest child for Junior High. Yup, you read that right. I am THAT old. It really has triggered a very cliche, “time flies,” sort of response from me. And as a result, I have found myself looking at old pictures, and remembering days gone by…

  • On ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER

    I just love recommending books! And today, I have the privilege of being featured over on the ever-fabulous Kidville blog, Voices from the Ville. If you have kids that love to collect, build, or invent, this book is for you. ENJOY! Share this:

  • On a Writing Contest and a Proud Mama

    The other night I heard some rustling in the girls’ bedroom, so I headed back to see who was up. Even though it was well past her bedtime, I found my nine-year-old night owl, Lucy, still awake. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Writing.” While this writer-mama’s heart warmed instantly,…

  • On The Power of Story

    So happy to be blogging over at Kidville again! For those of you that missed it, you can read my post by clicking the photo here: Share this: