
The Female Brain: Mothers and Children
Sep 17, 2012 | motherhood, motivation | 2 Comments
I remember a friend posting on his Facebook status that he wished there was a book that would help him understand women. I commented that even being a woman did not mean that I understood many! We are a unique breed of person. Our bodies are not constant or steady; we live with a roller...

As the Mother of A Son
Sep 6, 2012 | marriage, parenting | 6 Comments
Considering my role as the mother of a son, every day I set an example. I am not only sharing with him how he is loved. When my sons see my interactions with my husband, I am defining an example of a wife. I got to thinking… Why is it that when women get together, we often...

Road Trip with Kids: 10 Easy Activities and NO Electronics!
Aug 7, 2012 | activities | 12 Comments
We recently traveled to meet my husband at a base where he had been attending a few training schools, and oh, darn, it was on the beach! It was a road trip with kids where I had to handle all the prep and driving. This 3-hour drive was considered a mini-road trip...

What I Will Not Teach My Daughter
Jul 30, 2012 | faith, motherhood, motivation, parenting | 10 Comments
When I found out 'child number two' was going to be a girl, I felt a large burden on my shoulders when it came to my responsibility for raising a WOMAN. I evaluated a lot about myself and how I approached life and relationships. Turns out there were a lot of lessons I decided...

Homemade Summer Fun with Kids
Jul 20, 2012 | activities | 4 Comments
My children are ‘outdoor kids’, large motor machines. They need to get outside in order to keep their spirits in balance-I need that too. Thankfully summer fun with kids provides a multitude of outdoor time for fun-and learning. Having children in multiple age groups allows me the...

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