Every time I drive past the high school building looming by the cornfields on the outskirts of town, my palms start sweating. Maybe because my high school friends scarred me for life by making me watch Children of the Corn in the 90s. More likely it’s because the sweet six pound baby, whose chest movement I observed…… Continue reading 10 Things I Hope for My Boys as They Enter High School
Category: Parenting
6 Things Every Dad Should Know About His Daughter @ Inspire a Fire
Dear Dads, I don’t have a daughter, but I am one. And this list of 6 Things Every Dad Should Know About His Daughter is inspired by my experience. 1. She is paying close attention to you. By the time I was four, I’d seen my dad build and fix a lot of stuff, so I…… Continue reading 6 Things Every Dad Should Know About His Daughter @ Inspire a Fire
When I Was Scared by Lewis Harms
I go through all the boys notebooks at the end of each school year and keep a sampling of what they’ve done. Lewis’ stories often inspire laughter. But this rare gem brought tears. I was scared too, Mr. Lewis. And what I wanted most in the world was to protect you from the fear I…… Continue reading When I Was Scared by Lewis Harms
The Evolution of Motherhood @ Inspire a Fire
My monthly post is up at Inspire a Fire. Talking about motherhood today. The Evolution of a Mother’s Role “It was sorta okay.” That may not sound like much of a sentence, but when as a mother you hear those four words exit the mouth of a child who has been in the midst of…… Continue reading The Evolution of Motherhood @ Inspire a Fire
Just a Mom Shamelessly Promoting Her Boy’s youtube Channel
He’s being creative (albiet crazy) and it makes me happy. This one involves basketball, tabasco sauce, a freezing cold creek and 30 seconds of oh-my-goodness-my-son-has-lost-his-mind at the end. Watch and give Owen a like if you feel so inclined. EXTREME GAME OF PIG CHALLENGE (Flip Shots youtube channel)