Tales of the School Bus
Every parent has a phobia they face when their child goes
off to school for the first time. For me it was riding the bus. Many of my
friends were surprised by this fear,...
The Broken Dock
When I look back at my childhood, the memories I most often
revisit, revolve around water. My memories are centered around my grandparents
lake house and my grandfather. There was nothing I loved more...
Skin and Hair, I Really do Care
I have mentioned in other blog posts of mine that I love being in my thirties. I feel as if I’ve finally let go of all my past burdens and don’t waste...
Painted Rocks and Broken Tailbones
When my daughter was in preschool, in an effort to leave our house more and meet people, we joined a painted rock group on Facebook. We would hide, find and paint kindness...
My Experience with After-school Restraint Collapse
It’s approximately 3:30 PM and I’m sitting in the parking lot of our Primary School. I can hear music, loud horns and countless voices. I can feel the stuffy air of the...
My Child Was Shown a Pornographic Image
I'm a firm believer to always seek out both sides of a
story before reacting. I was in a situation only a few months ago that I truly
wasn't prepared for. My nine-year-old daughter...
Birthday Party Drama
I have so many rants about birthday parties I could write a dozen articles on that subject alone. However, none of my rants are helpful or empowering to other moms in any...
We Had to Put Our Dog Down
Recently our family had to make the difficult decision of putting our beloved fifteen-year- old dog down. This was a moment and a decision we had been preparing for. Our biggest concern...