We all know her. That perfect mom. That mom that ALWAYS comes in looking perfectly coiffed. Her hair is never out of order. Her outfit is perfectly matched right down to her accessories. Her children are clean and well-behaved. They have manners. They are just as adorable as she is. Matching outfits at times. Outfits…like things bought together…not just clothes …
Realistic Expectations…
With the holidays looming I have advice for all foster parents (and even bio parents). Let go of the Hallmark moment expectations. The holiday, birthday or any event is not going to look like those wonderful movies where everyone sits by the tree smiling all getting along or sitting around the table while another child blows out candles and opens …
PTSD in foster kids…
PTSD in Foster Kids… Sadly too many kids in foster care have some sort of PTSD. My little one has lived with us for going on 3 years. She lived with me when she was just over a year old for an entire year. She spent 2 years with her bio parents. Long enough to cause trauma. Let me say …
To the tired momma…
To the tired momma… I see you. The momma with a diaper bag slung over your shoulder and the momma with the screaming kid. The poor momma who has not has a solid 4 hours sleep in forever. And the mother with the fluids all over….snot, tears, vomit and even worse…hey, we have all had the diaper fail! To the …
It’s ok…
1. That I ate cookies last night before dinner.2. That I gave a cookie to my little one before dinner.3. I didn’t shave my legs.4. That I don’t have cable TV.5. That my husband has the man cold.6. I threw a bunch of student work in the recycle bin.7. That the pretty girl in high school is still pretty.8. That …
Tunorky…
Tunorky Tunorky….pronounced tah-nor-key. If you are easily offended stop here. If you are a youth pastor or work with youth in any way this story fits right into your wheelhouse. Here comes a crazy camp story for you. I ran program at a Christian winter camp for teens for many years. We show up on Friday….have a meal as a …
#WorldAdoptionDay…
World Adoption Day is November 9th. To raise awareness you are supposed to draw a smiley face on your hand and post it to social media. I did a smiley face on my hand and posted to my media sites. I then began to ponder what that could mean. Why a smiley face? Why not a picture of your …
I had THAT child last night…
Picture it. Nice cool fall day, followed by a lovely evening of kiddy soccer. Happy family arriving in the minivan; fresh cool water in-hand. Smiling faces as the child skips a happy little skip onto the field, waving to the other team and encouraging them along. Ahhhhhh….Can you picture it? Well if that were all true, it would be nice. …
Soccer Fail…
Off to soccer, we go. My husband helps coach so when he said our game was in Northwood I thought no problem. I know how to get there. He wanted me to swing by and pick him up even though it would mean doubling back but family time is worth the gas. So we head driving through small back towns …
Dear Younger Me…
If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would say this. It does not matter. I was not one of those girls that had a great high school experience. I was the sporty husky girl in the crowd of skinny’s. There was a mean girl. One day she would like me and the other day …
