Category Archives: joy found

30 Minute Meals?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Try 5. Yes, Five Minute Meals. I’m just that good. Five minute meals that produced CHEERS… From BOTH kids. Yes, you read that right. Even the boy cheered for dinner! Kid cheers and lavish compliments, such as, “Mommy, this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Stuff, joy found, my boy, my girl | 2 Comments

Happy Dramatic May Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I posted this on Facebook this morning: It’s 8AM. We’ve already had enough drama to fill several days. My children. They were not blessed with calm, unruffled, phlegmaticalness. (Yes, it’s a word.) Bless them. Who am I kidding? Bless ME. … Continue reading →

Posted in joy found, laughter, my boy, my girl, parenting (aint for sissies), the parents | 2 Comments

The Helper

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

People say to look for the helpers. I guess this originated from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, joy found | 5 Comments

Parenting Ain’t for Sissies

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

People always say parenting is hard. Mom always said, “Parenting ain’t for sissies, Baby.” There never were truer statements. But I don’t think they mean the same thing… Hard: Raising teens (I’m sure.) Watching your child hurt. Watching your child … Continue reading →

Posted in joy found, laughter, my boy, my girl, parenting (aint for sissies) | 3 Comments

The story.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

What to say? Words whirling around, no where to land. Emotions swirling, not one sticking for very long. Crying one minute, laughing the next. What do we do with grief so great? When it is not even grief of our … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, grief and loss, holidays, joy found | 1 Comment