Truly resolving relational conflict is an invaluable life skill. As moms, we are well familiar with conflict. Whether it’s a disagreement in our marriage or the millionth fight (of the day!) among our kids, we know that conflict is...
Sometimes plans don't work out quite the way we, well... planned them.
We had a different plan for Christmas this year than what we ended up with. But maybe, just maybe, it all worked out the way it was supposed...
Organization is not my natural inclination. As a single person, that worked out most of the time. I probably was not as productive as I could be, but I organized the big stuff - I knew where my extra...
The other day, my ten year old son came home from school and he promptly asked to go outside and play with his friends. I asked the question I always ask, "Do you have any homework?" To which he...
Sometimes, it's hard raising kids in this world. There are times when I wish that I could put them in a bubble and pretend the rest of the world isn't going crazy; that I didn't have to talk about...
The future is bright.
I know this, because I witnessed the future in action last Saturday at the Colorado State Marching Band finals, and it was a beautiful thing.
Marching Band is exhausting. Grueling. FUN. When it all comes together, marching band is a...
My daughter is beautiful. I should know, I am her mother! And as her mom, I want to tell her so, constantly! When I look at her, in all of her unique wonderfulness, I am blown away. The easiest...
Okay, I’m going to be honest. I couldn’t even type the title without tearing up. There’s a very good chance that while writing this, I’m going to go through a whole box of tissues.
I went to my daughter’s end...
Mommas, I have a confession to make.
I like things to be kind of, well, perfect. And by things, I mean everything. I like everything to be perfect.
And I have one more confession to make. Life with three children is....
It’s that time of year again! Parents and kids alike feel like the summer has gone too fast. Let me tell you though, no one feels more like the summer lasted for no time at all than the teachers.
Walking...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
