Ages + Stages

Three things before I tell the story of this picture.  First, Riley is 7 and is not allowed in the front seat, but you'll understand why she briefly was as I go on. Two, this isn't a tale about me, but...

If you are reading this, there is likely a couple of reasons. The first reason is you also have a younger child with a phone and you felt relief that you are not alone. Or you are staunchly opposed...

On this Mother's Day, let me tell you about the journey of moving my mom in with me. When my son was born, my mom lived about seven hours away by car. She came for his birth and stayed for...

Help Your Child Feel Special on their Birthday My Mom was the master of birthdays. And because of her passion for birthdays I  love birthdays as well. I've had to train my husband and hint heavily when it comes to...

How to Make Family Dinner Peaceful Again I used to dread family dinner (and sometimes I still do). I had become a short order chef. I was making 4 separate meals for each member of my family based on what...

I love February with its designated day for love.  Really, a holiday for love?  Oh yes, please. I’m not the commercial sort that loves to receive flowers or chocolates.  Rather I love February because it gives me a chance to...

“Make sure you're adhering to the schedule." "Are you following the schedule?" "Is your schedule posted for this week?" Schedule. Schedule. Schedule!! When I began as a substitute with Head Start in Hays County, this was absolutely one of the number one rules....

 I was in my mid-20's when Pokemon came out so I really don’t remember much beyond the cards. I never paid much attention so I don’t remember when the craze died down, but it seemed to become less...

As soon as October comes around, I am a new person. Fall is my time of year. When it is Fall, it means it’s almost my birthday. I was extremely close to becoming a Halloween baby, I was a...

  So my birthday just passed (August 24th) and it was uneventful. But I plan to change that before the BIG 5-0! Now that I am officially 49 - I have a year to accomplish some things that I have on...