Motherhood

Snow and Supermoons: Homeschool Day-in-the-Life, Year 3

This is the third year that I’m participating in the “homeschool day-in-the-life” linkup at Simple Homeschool.…
The Wellspring of Gratitude

I’ve been dreading the holidays. The magic began its silent ebb years ago, when work ballooned…
Love Other Mothers As Thyself

When we disparage fellow mothers in their parenting choices, we note only fail in our mandate…
Counting It All Joy

I reeled from my pitiful attempt at gravy curdling on the stove, and wagged a burned…
Parenthood Is a Refining Fire

I sat with my back against the door to keep him from bolting. He screamed inches…
For Now, We Groan

Those of you familiar with the challenges with my son will recognize the impetus for this…
How Surgery Prepared Me (and Didn’t) for Homeschooling

In many ways, my career ill-equipped me for homeschooling. Surgery is all about protocol. In an…
The Gift of Mom Guilt

Is “leaning in” or “opting out” really the issue? Or does mom guilt alert us to…
The Wrong Question

“Mum, look! Boulders!” I chuckled to myself as both kids ignored the playground structure slick and…
Not Mine, but His

I’m struggling. I hesitate to even use the word, as blessings surround me. A friend visited…