I’m feeling this meme so deeply lately. In addition to trying to keep up with all my writing goals and balancing my writing life with our everyday home life, we’re hurtling toward our son’s graduation in just under six weeks. My to-do list leading toward Big…
Category: home life
Five Ways Writing is Like Marriage
Tomorrow, my husband and I celebrate 22 years of marriage. It’s been an incredible journey so far, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. Over our marriage, we’ve had six homes, three dogs, and two kids. Most marriage experts suggest continuing to date our…
Happy 18th Birthday, Big Kid! In Honor of My Son
The season felt so far off in the distance, yet it is upon me in a flash. Our son is a senior in high school, and he turned 18 this week. I’m sure all mamas think this of their sons, but Big Kid is something…
Cultivating Gratitude During the Holiday Season
Maintaining an attitude of gratitude is hard sometimes. I mean, it’s work. During some seasons, we’re running around with our hair on fire, and it’s difficult to slow down and remember all the good that surrounds us. I find that to be especially true during…
Happy Birthday, Little Bit! A Tribute to My Daughter
I love my kids. Like really love them, but more than that, I like them. A lot. They are at cool ages where, for the most part, we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. We do fun things together like run errands, putter in the kitchen,…