Ages + Stages | Emotions | Humor | Mom
5 Things This Extroverted Introvert Mom Needs You to Know
Hi, my name is Kristin and I’m an Enneagram 3 (wing 2), Phlegmatic, ENFJ, Type A, blah, blah,…
Mom :: Keeper of the Things
Dear Mom carrying that giant bag, I see you. I know how each and every item in said…
Loving Through the Hard Times
What is the cost of saying, “I love you?” How much are you willing to sacrifice for the…
I Watched My Village Disappear
I sat closely by and held the hand of the man who was my bridge for every journey…
It’s Never Too Late To Start Journaling for Your Kids
Everett, I have so many emotions right now—worry, nervousness and mostly, overwhelming love—that I felt I needed to…
Uncomfortable, Necessary Conversations :: How to Talk to your Kids about Suicide
Yesterday, it happened. We got a call that we neither expected, nor were prepared for. One of my son’s…
Grieving Christmas
Hey, Baby Girl! So let me hear your plans for Christmas. Are we going to play that Dirty…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Lessons Learned at the Roller Rink
My first-born recently started kindergarten. Her school does what is called a “staggered start,” meaning that she only…
Our adoption story :: Part 2
Make sure you catch up on Part 1 first! When the call came, I knew she either had…
Kindness Matters…It Really Does!
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of every day life, we forget important things, like kindness. I had…