My son, Ezra, asked me about a small leather bound notebook he found on our bookshelf. Opening it up, I said, “this is the book I started writing for you when you were little. It’s all about you.” His eyes widened with curiosity. I began reading it to him and together we laughed at the silly stories and…
The kids and I took a trip this weekend to Baldwin City, Kansas for the Maple Leaf Festival. Our family gathers there every October at my grandparent’s hundred year old home. I have fond memories of playing “Christmas” on the third floor with my cousins, sliding down the wooden staircase on a slick crib mattress, and jumping into…
Every mom is forced to do it sooner or later. The kids are tucked soundly into their car seats, but because of the need for tooth paste, or diced tomatoes, or milk she absolutely must do the dreaded deed—unbuckle those little minions and take them into the grocery store with her! Here’s a few tips…