Today, my tiny dancer daughter had a moment in the spotlight. She won an amazing honor at her summer dance intensive. I clapped. I took pictures. I was so incredibly proud. Her first comment upon seeing me was, “Are you crying?!” No! (Yes…I cried.) This mom life can be tough at times, and dance mom life? Don’t even get me …
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Life Isn’t Supposed to Match
Have you looked through Facebook lately? Have you visited any of your friends’ houses who have perfect Christmas decor? I look at those beautiful mantels that are adorned with Christmas villages and greenery and perfectly matching stockings. You know the ones I’m talking about. Every stocking is the same size, the same color and print, and they have …
Lessons I Learned From a Little Black Kitten
Snuggles make everything better. Life is more fun when you splash in the puddles. A good meal solves most of your problems. Modern medicine is great, but it doesn’t work miracles. Only God can do that. Being unique doesn’t make us any less lovable. In fact, being unique makes us more lovable. Sometimes we all just need …
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Goodbyes are for those who don’t believe
In an ideal world we would never have to say goodbye.
My Child is Not Resilient
Last night I laid with my ten-year-old until the wee hours of the morning. Hubby and I went upstairs to bed at midnight, only to find she was a mess of tears. I laid and watched her sweet ten-year-old hands pick and worry at her favorite blanket in the nightlight glow. She talked of how …