It happened again. But this time it happened at the donut shop. They tell me that it’s just a stage but after today, I feel like this is just reality. The kids had just finished up the most enticing donuts holes from our favorite donut shop, Bosa. I was proud of myself for turning ...
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Animated Faith
I'm not a fan of Veggie Tales. I know a lot of work went into those pious peas and tomatoes. But the videos do nothing to inspire my three year-old daughter, Ellie, to connect to our faith. She’ll watch them if I put them on but never asks for seconds. Meanwhile, Disney continues to ...
Lessons from a Step Mom
When I became a mom I was privileged to know exactly what I was getting into. Well, I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into. Our kids were 6, 8 and 10 when we got married. I loved becoming a mom but there were things no one told me about being a step mom. You Will Love the ...
Lead Shoes: The Weight of Depression
I felt like 100 pound weights were strapped to each foot. I loved to read and had no desire to pick up a book. DIY shows inspired me and I never turned on the TV. At work I operated on autopilot. I wasn’t sure I even knew how to smile anymore. With tears flowing down my face I told the doctor ...
3 Phrases to Empower Your Boys
It took me way to long to realize how much I need to empower my boys. I love everything about my boys. But I've gotta say, playing with little boys all day long is hard. My Lego building skills only go so far and I can only build so many towers in a day, especially since little brother comes ...