The Progression of a Sibling Relationship
Despite being amazed at how fast Aerissa and Xander are growing, I’m most fascinated by their evolving relationship. When Xander was a little baby, Rissa was a doting and overly …
Despite being amazed at how fast Aerissa and Xander are growing, I’m most fascinated by their evolving relationship. When Xander was a little baby, Rissa was a doting and overly …
Every time I hear the song “Summertime Blues” fond memories of dancing with my dad come to mind. The chink of the quarter dropping into the jukebox. Pressing the familiar buttons, …
We recently enjoyed a family movie night with a review copy of Parental Guidance (which is rated PG) while visiting my parents for the weekend. So there we were, modern …
I’ve shared tidbits about me (and my family) all over his blog, there’s still more for you to learn about us. You already know the coolest fact which is Brian …
My daughter loves to read. She gets excited about new books and can’t wait for mommy or daddy to read them to her. Sometimes Rissa can’t even wait for us …
Do you remember how I shared last year that the holiday season has been tough for me emotionally over the years? Throughout my life I’ve lost several family members around …
Twas the night before Christmas, in this blogger’s house. Not a keystroke was stirring, not even the mouse. For I wrote and scheduled a few posts with care with the …
I am so guilty of this, but all the while looking at a beautiful view, or a pretty flower, or sure—people I know and love—I’m thinking about how I wish …
In case you missed the announcement we put out on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook…our son has arrived! Please welcome our newest family member – Xander! He was born on December …
Just look at that precious face! Photo by Darcy Did you always want a little girl to dress up or a little boy to carry on the family name? What …
There are a lot of other blogs written by moms about their experiences. Many of them I read and relate to…some have different opinions and parenting preferences than I. Very …
One thing my dad always stressed when I was growing up was the importance of having dinner together. It was the one time no one was allowed to take phone …
My daughter was excited to watch monkeys on the television at home. She had a much better view with DisneyNature’s Chimpanzee than she gets at the zoo. She giggled in …
When you grow up in a family that society doesn’t consider to be “normal” you may wonder if there is anyone else like you. It often comes as a surprise …
Like many of us, I often wish for material things like more money, a bigger home, a newer car, or a dream vacation. Yet these aren’t my most important wishes. …
I told you before that I got a chance to screen People Like Us while I was in NYC. It really is a good movie about family and I’ll share my …
In a word, yes. It is a movie about a family of sorts, after all… but it is never that simple to answer! I had the pleasure of screening Marvel’s …
So here we are, in the new year. Whether you were brave or not in 2011, you can be brave in 2012. And if you were brave in 2011, you …
I have a confession… I don’t really like Christmas. *gasp* Hear me out. It’s not the holiday itself but this time of year is full of very strong memories and …
I know a woman who lived down the street. She had cuts and bruises whenever we’d meet. I wanted to say something, but it was never quite right. She assured …