3 Great 4th of July games you can print and play all day–and they are free! Another favorite, Independence Trivia, free also! Happy 4th of July!…
I finished! Finally, finished! The book is done or at least the first draft. But still, it is a HUGE relief because my deadline is July 1st. Everyone is pretty much jumping for joy. I have been cranky, teary, difficult to live with, short, and definitely not myself. Emily is jumping for joy because she says her “old” mom is back. I am not sure “old” is a compliment. Especially when it looks like this jump is…
I was talking with a friend of mine, who’s also a mother, about whether she would let her children go into the military. “No! I would never encourage that,” she said. She went onto explain that she just couldn’t bear letting her child go into harm’s way, even if he wanted to. I understand the fears she feels. But when my daughter expressed interest in the military, I swallowed hard, and let her go. That doesn’t make me a hero,…
I love Pinterest! I love that I can look up recipes for my family and the pictures make me drool! I love that I see adorable, easy crafts for every season. I love that Pinterest has made my home remodel easier. If you aren’t familiar with Pinterest, here is two minute overview that will help you get started and I bet you will love it too! Don’t forget to follow me and iMOM on Pinterest!…
I love watching movies, but sometimes the choices can be ugly. So when a movie comes out that has meaning, gives understanding and depth to life, opens up opportunities for discussion and reflection, I am all over it. October Baby is such a movie and it releases in theaters on Friday. In October Baby every life is beautiful…but living through it is not always pretty. October Baby honestly explores the reality of life. As the mother of adopted children, so much…