Becoming a better listener takes a lot of effort, practice, and patience. But one of the best gifts we can give a friend is taking the time to truly listen to them. Some of us are born with the gift of listening ears. Others need a little practice to develop the skill of listening. So, […]
When did we stop having fun?!? 8 easy ways to add fun back into your marriage
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about what Married Couples Won’t Tell You. It looked a marriage from a stockbroker’s perspective. Needless to say, marriage was rated as a poor investment. Oh, of course I disagree. I love being married. It is one my favorites. There are a lot of words to […]
What I learned about parenting from potty training three kids
I despised potty training. None of my children were “easy” to potty train. I tried stickers, bribes, making a big deal out of buying underwear, putting the kids on the toilet every hour, having them run naked all day outside, and still it took an average of 9 months to potty train each child. My […]
Practice Happy. Be Happy.
A few weeks ago during family dinner I announced that due to the increasing number of complaints about my cooking, the family could only say what they liked about the meal and keep their dislikes to themselves. I was really hoping this would be a great family lesson in happiness and gratitude. But, then my […]
What wise moms do when kids say “I’m BORED!”
You know it is going to be an awesome day when the kids fight over the timeout corners. Yes, I have more than one time-out corner in my house. On the first day of spring break my kids spent the morning taking turns standing in the corner. I tried my best to remain calm but […]
How to Love Your Husband (when he’s not acting lovable!)
So, I say to Derrick last night, “You know you irritate me sometimes. What can I do about that?” Derrick said, “Get over yourself.” He is so helpful. So, I say, “What about sex.” Derrick, “Yes, sex is helpful.” Me: “How is it helpful?” Derrick: “Sex solves everything.” Me: “This conversation is irritating me. […]