Last Sunday

Tru’s best friend came over along with her mother, who is also one of the best people I know. AK … More

Right to Comfort, March Edition

I no longer roll in circles with people who speak wisdom into my life as a matter of divine purpose. … More

Four days after Christmas one of my teeth sheared off at the gum line. I was eating a cinnamon roll … More

"I hate you. And I'm embarrassed you're my mom." "I feel you, bud." "We still have to wash your hair." … More

In 2007 the adoption section at Powell's was divided into distinct camps: How-To, Parenting the Unattached Child, and Memoirs of … More

I was going through YouTube videos of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip this week. I drank tea … More

"Let's start by talking about his strengths", she said. "He's quiet. Kind. On task." "Quiet, yes." **** After a very … More

Hannah texted me a photo of our family this week. It is the six member version and it was taken … More

I flew to South Florida to hand off the two oldest for the summer. It was hot but not so … More

March has been unusually cold and wet. Everything is soggy and weedy. We started on the backyard over the weekend, … More