Just the other evening as I was kissing my oldest son goodnight he asked if I would sit with him for a minute. "I'm feeling really stressed out mom and I want to talk to you about it" he said. Of course immediately my brain started racing with worst possible scenarios. I was certain something terrible had happened … Continue reading Stress and Sacrifice in Competitive Sports
The Field Trip from Hell & Hot Spiked Apple Cider
Earlier this week I went on a field trip with my littlest guy who is in junior kindergarten. "A lovely day at a nearby pumpkin patch" was what it said on the form that he brought home. "Spend time at a local farm learning about agriculture and the importance of farmers in our society." Wow - it … Continue reading The Field Trip from Hell & Hot Spiked Apple Cider
Swearing, Connection & Vulnerability
*Warning: If you are offended by swearing then this post might not be for you! I think I've mentioned in the past that my 4-year-old has picked up some unfortunate bad language. I'm not 100% sure where it all started but with his 13-year-old brother and his buddies hanging around our house all the time and with a … Continue reading Swearing, Connection & Vulnerability
Lessons From a Strong Willed Daughter
“When you parent, it’s crucial you realize you aren’t raising a “mini me,” but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. For this reason, it’s important to separate who you are from who each of your children is. Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our … Continue reading Lessons From a Strong Willed Daughter
Friendship & Fresh Tomato Sauce
I have always wanted to learn how to make jars of fresh tomato sauce. Each summer when the tomatoes are at their peak, I fantasize about filling my cupboards with the most amazing sauce ever created (yes I am a food nerd). I even went so far as to buy a bushel of tomatoes a few years back and … Continue reading Friendship & Fresh Tomato Sauce
Lori Leigh Wilson 