Do you remember being in school and having a pop quiz? Did your stomach drop when your teacher said, “Okay, put all of your books and notes away. It’s time for a pop quiz”? I would think, “Oh no, have I been paying attention lately? Do I remember what we’ve been studying? Will I pass…
parenting
Sometimes I don’t feel cut out to be a mom
Sometimes I yell. Sometimes I lose my patience. Sometimes I feel mean, sad, and out of control when trying to be a mom. Did I say sometimes or a lot? Do I deserve this beautiful creature standing in front of me? God, what do I do to be a good mom? I constantly feel lost…
Why my daughter’s sick days are a gift
After a night of almost no sleep with my sciatica raging and my back injury roaring, I got up ready to face another work day. I got busy making breakfast for my daughter. She began complaining about her stomach hurting, but I hoped it was something minor that would pass. Probably just gas, I thought….