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When Parenting Loses It’s Patience
I’ve been struggling with parenting lately. Bean is at this age that constantly tests my patience and, if I’m completely honest, I have not exactly passed those tests. I’ve been quick to snap…
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Learning Through Listening
One of the areas I have been trying to work on in my marriage has been truly listening to Chris and then reacting to his needs. You’d think that would come naturally in…
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Closing My Mouth and Opening My Ears
I’m trying something new lately. It’s pretty radical. I’m almost embarrassed to say it because it’s just so OUT THERE. I’ve been listening to my husband. I know! Crazy, right? I am a…
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Life Happens
Oh, imaginary friends! How I have missed you this past week! I did not intend to take a break from blogging, but sometimes life just happens. And, boy, was it happening last week!…
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The Grammar of Marriage
I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together. Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…
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Parenting Through Trembling Lips
A lot of parents worry about their kids. Worry comes with the job description. But, honestly, I haven’t consistently worried about my kids in quite a while. Both are old enough to express…
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Valentine’s Day Goodies, 2014
For the past two years, I have really gotten into the Valentine’s Day spirit. I think it’s having kids. I have sort of taken Valentine’s Day on as my own little holiday for…
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From Husbands to Fathers
Today we went to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola for the day. If you’re ever in the area, you don’t want to miss it. It’s free, fun, and super interactive for kids…
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Fighting the Sadness
We had a jumpin’ weekend here in the MC household. My mom came down Friday night and stayed with the kids while Chris and I got gussied up and had a nice date…
