When my kids were little, my parents would occasionally host a “grandkids sleepover night” so my husband and I could enjoy the freedom of a date night that actually extended THROUGH the night and [...]
I was at my mailbox last weekend and saw my neighbor, Beth, weeding her garden. As I strolled over to say hello, I noticed she wasn’t just weeding… She was weeping. On her knees. Right there on [...]
Things have changed a lot in the last twelve months. My eldest son went to college last year. We coached him as he made plans for dorm necessities. We prompted when it seemed he needed to get [...]
A few months ago we helped our son move into a small college dorm room shared with two other people – joined by a bathroom to another dorm room of two additional college freshman. Five boys. One [...]
I have an opinion on most things – but I don’t always claim it to be the right opinion. I consider myself a decisive person, confident in most of the choices I make – and definitely thoughtful [...]
A Letter to the Young Man Who Wants to Marry My Daughter You're going to need a few minutes to read this. Even longer to consider it. You’re probably hoping for a simple “yes” or “no” to your [...]