Yesterday, my kids were on it, I tell you. Out of nowhere, they hit me with the real stuff. And man, I am so glad I was not so distracted or busy (for once), that I actually listened. In the morning, on the drive to church… Meg: (from the back of the van) “Mom,...
Category: 31 Days of WHY
Day 15: Why Kids Play Sports
I see a lot of sports posts. The pictures of the kid whose team won their tournament. Or maybe the video of a child hitting to the outfield. We hear a lot from the parents who cheered all weekend or all season. But we don’t hear a lot from the other kids’ parents. The...
Day 14: Why Shallow Things Annoy Me
Nothing is allowed to be real these days. Simple. Even boring, if it’s called for. Instead, we have clickbait titles to everything, posters and proposals for a homecoming dance, and people who don’t believe you have to BE happy as long as you APPEAR happy. This is NOT okay, people. Why? 1. Not everything...
Day 13: Why I can’t think of anything tonight
I am very tired for some reason. I could barely keep my eyes open while Erin was reading me a library book tonight. It’s already 9:30 on a Friday night. I actually have too many things rolling around in my brain, so I’m struggling to pin just one of them down. It’s been almost two...
Day 12: Why I Love Chatting with My Sister
Because she calls me a couple of times a week on her way home from school. I appreciate that more than she knows. Even on the days I can’t answer because of crazy homework circuses and whatnot. Because she’s my teacher reference. Whenever I have a question about what the kids are supposed to...