Pretend Play in the Old West and Llama Kisses
When our kids were young, my best friend and I spent a week away with her three kids, my four, plus my niece (two boys and six girls in all).…
Read moreThe Mistake that Landed Me in a Hospital Bed for Mother’s Day
The morning of my first Mother’s Day, I opened my eyes to the sterile view of a hospital room. I hadn’t slept well, but not because my 10-week-old baby was…
Read moreThe Amazing Power of Certain Inanimate Objects
It breaks my heart whenever I see a post about a missing beloved toy. Last year there was a story that went viral about a bunny (different than this one)…
Read moreMy Love/Hate Relationship with T-ball
When my youngest was in kindergarten, she heard something at school about this great activity T-ball. She wanted to play; my husband decided to coach a team. The teams were…
Read moreThe Tale of Rabbit the Hamster
For years, one of our children had been requesting a pet rabbit. Having had a pet rabbit as a child, I knew the care required to keep a rabbit healthy…
Read moreA Story of Love, Faith and Infertility ~ A Review
Love, Faith and Infertility, a memoir by Nina Leicht-Crist, shares her love story with her husband, their journey to parenthood, and how she fell in love with another woman’s children.…
Read moreThe Value of Volunteering? An Opportunity for Growth
Saying I was a shy kid seriously understates the issue. I always had one or two friends and was fine in small groups, but crowds scared me. When I had…
Read moreJust One Day to Celebrate Kids and Pets?
April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day. Begun in 2005, the day is dedicated to celebrating the bond between children and animals and to educate the public…
Read moreWhat Was Mom Thinking When She Approved This?
Childhood today is much different from a generation ago and that of course was different from the one before and so on. Much has been said about my generation and…
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