Have you heard of this book, The Love Dare? A friend of mine at playgroup was passing it around, and I was intrigued. It's essentially a devotional book for couples, written as a 40-day challenge to love your spouse unconditionally.In May Mike and I will be … [Read more...] about The Love Dare: Kindness
Siblings Without Rivalry (Briefly)
Siblings are a trip. I didn't know quite what to expect with my kids. They're 5 years apart. While I was pregnant wit Eli I got the complete spectrum of guesses/advice/warnings on what their relationship might be like. On one end we had the … [Read more...] about Siblings Without Rivalry (Briefly)
Developmental Milestone at 19 months: Wrestle-mania
We officially have a boy in the house. How do I know this? Wrestling. As in full-on body slams, and if you're really lucky, a spit/snot noogie all over your face. Mike loves it. Elena and I? We were not prepared. Poor Elena, … [Read more...] about Developmental Milestone at 19 months: Wrestle-mania
Stay-At-Home Mom + Work-From-Home Dad = A Whole New Can of Worms
I started a post the other day about the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom with a spouse who works from home. I had a few ideas floating around in my head, which turned into a monster post that would turn even the most loyal reader off. I wanted it to be a … [Read more...] about Stay-At-Home Mom + Work-From-Home Dad = A Whole New Can of Worms
Move Over Harry Potter, Here’s Something Furrier
It was a beautiful day here on Friday, so I shooed the kids outside. If it gets above 40 degrees in Indiana in March you best get your heiny outside and enjoy it. Chances are in another day or two you'll be freezing that very same heiny off. It … [Read more...] about Move Over Harry Potter, Here’s Something Furrier