A week of chaos, ranging from expired passports, weekday graduations, skin scans, and no-contact children. Can I get an amen? No? How about a margarita?
Skin Scans, Schedule Chaos, & Travel Fails.
Category: Thoughts on Family
What Should You Do? Start by Cutting the Apron Strings.
Six weeks and I’ve resisted the urge to throw on the ALL CAPS button before responding, “WHICH ONE OF YOU IS IN COLLEGE?”
The Skid to Summer’s Finish Line
Currently, the broken rules in my youngest’s room represent the actual bridge between childhood and adulting: Teddy Grahams on one side, Stoli on the other.
Chotchkes & Chickens
Was I avoiding my first trip "home?" Well, yes, actually. How'd it go? All the ways.
Clear(ish) Eyes, Full Heart
What’s that saying? You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t shove its head in for a drink?
Tending to My Garden
Mom may not have given me the gift of keeping plants alive, but she did give me the gift of finding comfort in tending to one's garden.
Sweet Teas & RSVPs
An empty wagon makes a lot of noise. Turns out an empty seat does as well.
10 YEARS! The Vow Renewal
Getting married is easy. Staying married? So, so difficult!
The Feral Childhood
A sign that you had a feral childhood? You can get the blood out of anything. Anything.
Justice of the Peace? The Secret to an Epic Wedding.
As we approach the tenth anniversary of our 2015 nuptials, I’m reminded of the single most important thing we did when it came to preparing for our wedding. And, as I hear from many of my friends of anticipated spring engagements, I would be remiss if I didn’t pass this absolute pro-tip. Get Married Ahead … Continue reading Justice of the Peace? The Secret to an Epic Wedding.