Where is Mr. Huxtable when you need him?
“Then what do you want me to do about it?” I ask in exhaustion. It’s a phrase I utter too often, especially to my children. When the tears come and the frustration rises, I am quick to fix the problem,...
View ArticleBeing a parent can suck the life right out of you
“How did it go?” asked DW, his voice meeting me in the darkness. “Today, I don’t want to be a parent,” I replied, crawling back under the covers. One piece of advice I must never forget was given to me...
View ArticleI used to like summer, but then I had school aged kids
Summer in Texas was about soaking in the rays, hanging out with friends at water parks, driving with the top down with the music blaring and eating late night dinners under the stars. Even in college...
View ArticleApparently I Still Don’t Know Better
My mom has given me lots of useful advice over the years in regards to keeping a healthy marriage. I value her opinion greatly, especially since my parents still court each other after 39 years. Some...
View ArticleAll the things I used to be
I packed The Tortoise's lunch aggressively this morning, anger bubbling up in my throat until I just couldn't contain it any longer. I had tried to be diplomatic, give her an opportunity to make a...
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