by Lisa-Jo | Jan 23, 2012 | Faith, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Raising Boys
My first born, he’s just like me. Starts the day out with a gold ribbon ceremony for showing honor, courage, responsibility at school and all he can think about is the reprimand that ended his school day. All praise clouded out by a finger shaken in his direction. His...
by Lisa-Jo | Jan 11, 2012 | Callings, Family, Kids, Motherhood
I’m a mini van-driving mom. And I love it. Both being a mom and my sky blue mini van with enough room for another parent, my three kids, a couple of their friends and all the random collection of back packs, soccer balls, swords and snacks that inevitably make the...
by Lisa-Jo | Dec 12, 2011 | Faith, Family, Kids, Motherhood, Raising Boys
It hasn’t snowed here yet. It’s been unseasonably warm. When Zoe and I walk to pick Jackson up from Kindergarten the sun warms us in ways unexpected for December. I’ve been able to say more yes to the playground than no. But the radio sings of...
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by Lisa-Jo | Dec 9, 2011 | Five Minute Friday, Kids, Motherhood
It’s Friday. Let’s do it. Let’s just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. For only five short, bold, beautiful minutes. Won’t you join me? 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2....
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by Lisa-Jo | Nov 2, 2011 | Family, Kids, Motherhood, Raising Boys
He’s wearing nothing but the blue camo underroos when he comes running at me. I barely have time to brace before all that stocky, nearly-four-year-old life slams into my knees. Amazing, to be missed like this. Today he asks me to wave from the door while he...
by Lisa-Jo | Oct 26, 2011 | Faith, Family, Kids
How heavy a baby is. How that tiny, new human being can cripple a back with endless nights of swaying and leaning and crouching over a crib to listen to her breathe. They could have mentioned the ache you’d feel at the pit of your heart when she smiles or burps...
