On our way to a concert in Chapel Hill my girls and I ran through the drive through at that Most Holiest of All Fast Food restaurants (you know the one). As we wound through the line and passed the gigantic glass-enclosed petri-dish called a play set, my daughter said “I wish we had known … More The Last Time
Last night we were able to get together with some old friends and spend a few hours catching up over good food and drink, laughs and games. Our families have known one another for a long time, going all the way back to BK days (before kids), and as a result our kids quite literally … More The Long Letting Go Called Parenthood
Earlier this spring I sat on our screened-in porch and breathed deeply of the air. It was clean, crisp and clear – the way air often is after a spring thunderstorm. It was sweet, rich, full, encompassing. And it was familiar. As I breathed in I was transported back to my childhood, back to my … More The Power of Memories
After we moved into our home here in NC we found ourselves in need of a new washer and dryer. This was not a surprise, as we had sold the set we used in Oklahoma to our landlord when we moved out. They were bought used (at a great price), and had served us … More Life, Laundry and the Love of Parents
I think every parent has had one of those moments when you stop and go, “Why didn’t somebody warn me about this?” I know I have them. Sometimes they’re the “how can that much of that come out of one kid?!” moments. Other times, they’re the “I didn’t realize that would fit there” moments. But that’s … More Parenting: The Stuff Nobody Warned You About
The latest issue of Christianity Today has a very interesting article about “Emerging Adulthood” in Americans that are 18-29. It’s a brief interview with the author of a book on the subject, Christian Smith, and his findings on this age groups beliefs (or lack thereof). I found the following two excerpts interesting. When asked “What … More Emerging from the Mire
The Wading Pool 