Do you miss Christmas? I sure do. Mostly, I miss the magic and wonder it held for our kids. They are two and four years old- at the frontier of the best Christmas years. I wish I could hold at the forefront of my forever-memory their questions about Santa; the look on their faces each […]
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass Three years ago, my uncle committed suicide. He shot himself in the head with a gun in his possession. It was the horrible, tragic ending of his life’s story. But it could have been worse. He had threatened on several occasions, […]
Last week we took the kids to see Santa. It was a much better experience than in years passed! They actually got close to him and spoke directly to him! I got to abdicate my role as go-between translator! Our daughter surprised us when she asked him for a certain doll the brand of which […]
We have had clutter – the kind of clutter we didn’t really have before kids. Last week, I cleaned out the play room (AKA “the house”) and took so many many things elsewhere to be enjoyed by others. Where those things have left a void, I hope very few things fill it this holiday season. […]
Two years ago, we moved from Oklahoma to become Richmonders. Virginia wasn’t new to me. I spent 12 years of my life growing up here and in college, but Richmond was new and it had been a while since we were East Coasters. Two years in, we are finally transitioning from ‘just living here’ to […]
This is not a political post. It is a pro-people post. As in – People! Enough of the in-your-face political ads already! Our family is SO looking forward to when this election madness will be over! I love a good debate as much as the next gal. In fact, probably more so because that’s just […]
Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases including 65% of new cars. Source: She-conomy Recently, this mother was on the buying end of a new car and the selling end of an old car. Both for the first time, both within 1 week’s time. Starting out, I felt like buying and selling cars was […]
When we were trying to decide whether or not to take the kids to the county fair, Icouldn’t find a review of it. So in case you’re in the same boat I was, here is your review! We had a blast! Our kids are ages 2 and 4. We were worried that the costs would […]
My son is two so I have to write this quick, Before it’s too late and the moment is gone. You know, the now kind of moment That lacks definitive boundaries, Like pinpointing the end of dusk Or naming the color of the sunset. He’s growing like a flash of lightning. Boy, does he love […]
A few weeks ago, our family ventured out with the kids to do something “very Richmond.” We went to a Richmond Kickers soccer game! We had been meaning to go for a while. Our daughter has been participating in their classes through her daycare since she was 3 years old and has loved every moment. […]
