I know these woods -- the long drive to get here through the countryside; the dirt roads that can periodically almost jolt the teeth out of one's head; the leaves falling to the ground thick as thieves stealing away the greenery as seasons change; the growing scent of smoke in the air as we near…
I sit on the sugary-white-sand beach and watch my kids from a short distance. The waves are small. The sand is soft and clean. It's a family-friendly area, a beautiful location, and our comfortable, rented condo is directly behind us. My husband is nearby, too. I adore watching them play here. I am grateful for…
There is a running list in my head - a scoreboard, if you will - of all the things he's done wrong today; everything from dirty laundry on the bathroom floor to the open closet door I've begged him to shut again and again. He didn't offer to fold laundry last night and the trash…
“Boys and Girls, catch a bubble,” she almost yelled as she held her arms up like a football goal post. Just like that, thirteen rowdy preschool children filled their cheeks with air and became completely silent. I was in awe, possibly in love, and fairly convinced I should quickly get a degree in early childhood…
Every day I do my best. But every day I know I could do better. When is my best enough? Day after day, I cook and clean, shop, plan and pay. I procrastinate too. I kiss my husband. I spend time with our children and always try to find more fun, educational things to do. I…
