We are a “no dog under the table” kind of family. He’s welcome to scavenge for crumbs once we’re finished […]
The Older We Get
“When you have kids, you’ll understand.” “When you become a grandparent, you’ll get it.” “When things stop working like they […]
Fighting Through the Wind
One of the highlights of the recent hurricane was hanging out in the living room with my kids. We laughed, […]
Helping Another Bird Get Free
We have birds living in our birdhouses for the first time. Four years ago, a friend gifted us with a […]
It’s Just Not the Same
Middle school has been a big adjustment for my oldest. He went from being in a small, community school with […]
Waiting Until Midnight
The aurora borealis made an appearance in Madison, last Friday night. Tons of breathtaking pictures flooded social media. My phone […]
When Mowing Isn’t Just Mowing
I mowed. That sounds like such a simple statement, doesn’t it? I can hear others mumbling under their breath, “Well, […]
Why Are You In Here?
One day last week, we left for school as we do every other day. The boys turned off the lights […]
Leader By Default
Daniel is eight and Carter is twelve. From the time Daniel’s feet hit the ground, he’s been following behind his […]
Blinded to Reality
Daniel spent Saturday with a friend. When they dropped him off, he entered through the backdoor and went about his […]