“We've got to go!” may be one of my most-used phrases as a mom. Between school, sports, practices, games, and everyday life, we're always heading somewhere. Sometimes I wish we could slow down, but the truth is, I wouldn't trade this busy season for a quieter one.
When my oldest started soccer at four, I didn't even want to give up my Saturdays. Now all three of our boys have played, and soccer tournaments have basically become our family vacations. Here's what I've learned about recreational, travel rec, academy, and competitive soccer, including when it may be time for your child to move up.
Fall is easily my favorite season. Here's what's on our fall bucket list this year, from Halloween and pumpkin patches to scary movies, cozy dinners, fall sports, and finally enjoying cooler Oklahoma weather.
Fourteen. I’m really not sure how that happened. I know every mom says it, and I know it’s probably one of the biggest parenting clichés there is, but they really do grow up way too fast. Somehow the little boy…
There are some dog breeds you like, and then there are the ones that completely steal your heart. For me, Basset Hounds fall firmly into that second category. They’re stubborn. They’re lazy. They shed more than you would think should…
Tonight, I locked the front door. That probably doesn’t sound significant. But all summer, no matter how late it got, if Devin wasn’t home yet, I left it unlocked for him. He worked a lot this summer. He stayed with…
And just like that, summer is over. The boys went back to school this morning, and I’m feeling a little bittersweet about it. We fell right back into that familiar school morning rhythm of getting everyone up, ready, and out…
America at 250: A Fourth of July Weekend I’ll Never Forget Some birthdays are bigger than others. This year, America celebrated 250 years. Just writing those words gives me chills. I know everyone celebrates the Fourth of July a little…
Midlife changes the lens. You become more aware that time is not endless.Energy is not unlimited.Money is not accidental. Stewardship becomes more than a concept. It becomes necessary. Time You start asking: Is this worth my hours?Is this aligned with…