Season 1
Nov. 8, 2021
I Almost Cancelled Christmas Today
I am currently a pessimistic gloomy ray of sunshine or lack of sunshine. Today our entire family went to Target. Partly to run some errands and partly to get me out of the house and out of my mood. Target always makes my day…
Nov. 5, 2021
Where My Friends At?
Apparently, I have a lot of friends, according to my daughter. There are 19 of them and they are all in the First Grade. In a moment when I was feeling down and pessimistic, she wanted me to know I was not alone. How often d…
Nov. 3, 2021
You’re Getting My Goat
If you ever visit my house for any length of time, you are likely to hear my daughter say “you are getting my goat.” While that phrase can often mean to irritate or upset someone, in our house we use it to describe someone t…
Nov. 1, 2021
Dia de Muertos / All Soul’s Day
Today and tomorrow mark the celebration of Dia de Muertos and All Soul’s Day. After losing our mothers in 2019, we knew our children needed to feel the legacy of their grandmothers. Legacy is a funny term. It can be used to …
Oct. 25, 2021
Encore: Something Incredible Happened Today
I am on fall break this week, but I am pulling some early gems from season 1 for you. I hope you find them encouraging! This episode was originally published on February 24. My son is no longer 9 months old and now he is run…
June 17, 2021
What Facebook Memories Told Me Today
Do you ever feel that your past self is trying to tell your future self something? That happened to me today in the form of a Facebook Memory. I don't know what was going on in my life 9 years ago, but for some reason, the d…
June 14, 2021
2nd Grade, Bugs, and the Day I Was in Awe of My Dad
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In honor of Father’s Day, here is a story about my dad. It involved bugs (which I hate), my second-grade class, and a moment where I thought my dad was the smartest person in the park. Another dose of encouragement comi…
June 11, 2021
Encore: To The Mom With the Coat Hanging Out of Her Car
I get to spend the week at the Music City New Media Academy at Lipscomb University sharing my love of podcasting with high school students. I hope you enjoy this encore episode from February. Aren’t we all the mom with the c…
June 9, 2021
Encore: Why You Should Love Unicorns
I get to spend the week at the Music City New Media Academy at Lipscomb University sharing my love of podcasting with high school students. I hope you enjoy this encore episode from February. It is all about unicorns. <h1>Un…
June 7, 2021
Encore: Ginger Ale, Ginger Snaps, and a Table in the Woods
I get to spend the week at the Music City New Media Academy at Lipscomb University sharing my love of podcasting with high school students. I hope you enjoy this encore episode from February. It is all about how we remember …
June 4, 2021
Small Changes and a Big Difference
Sometimes we just need to make a small change in our lives. I recently changed my mantel from a carrot theme (check out the podcasts about carrots) to a beach theme. I just needed a change in my life. Too often we think chan…
June 2, 2021
A Story About Persistence, A Grandfather, and His Grandson
My father-in-law is in town. We have all enjoyed having him, well all of us except for my son. My son is a covid baby and after a year of isolation, he doesn't like strangers. He screamed when he met his grandfather. And whi…
May 31, 2021
The Legends We Tell
I hope you are having a great memorial day with your family. Today is a wonderful day to remember men and women who died for this country. While my grandparents are not a part of this group, they are a part of the greatest g…
May 27, 2021
This One’s for the Teachers
Before we get to summer, let's take a moment and thank the teachers. This one is for all the teachers and mommy teachers out there. Thank you for making the most of this weird, hard year. Thank you for loving our children, s…
May 26, 2021
Make Your Own Moments
There is an event that I've been looking forward to for six years -- the Kindergarten graduation. Unfortunately, our school doesn't do kindergarten graduations. But I still want the cute baby graduations photos. So what did …
May 24, 2021
Losing the First Tooth and the Unexpected Experience
This weekend my daughter lost her first tooth. She has been waiting for this experience for years. She played out and planned every scenario except the one that actually happened. What was an anticipated moment, a right of p…
May 21, 2021
Take the First Step
My son is so close to walking. In fact, he could if he wanted to, but he is too afraid. What fears do you have? What is keeping you from taking the first step? Who you want to be tomorrow starts with who you are today. Chang…
May 19, 2021
My Children are Driving Me Batty
My children are driving me batty. My patience is thinning and summer is almost here. I am not sure how I will survive. Today I lost my cool, and I am sounding exactly like my mother. I am going to try to flip the narrative. …
May 17, 2021
Spring Cleaning and the Quest for Perfection
It is that time of year, spring had sprung and it's time to clean. As I spent time thinking about what I wanted to clean this year, it struck me. Too often I try to be perfect. I want my house and my life to be perfect. I fe…
May 14, 2021
The Photo Wall
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May 12, 2021
The Wreath On My Front Door
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May 10, 2021
I Am Not The Grandmother
It finally happened, a little girl asked me if I was the grandmother. After being offended, I decided to embrace the mistake. Find out why being mistaken for a grandmother is actually a good thing. Grab a coffee and join me …
May 7, 2021
A Celebration Just For You
It's your celebration! Sunday is Mother's Day and today I have a special guest with a message just for you. You don't want to miss this moment of encouragement. Grab a coffee and tune it. When you finish, share this episode …
May 5, 2021
Living In a 90s Sitcom
Full House, Family Matters, Saved By The Bell, Step by Step -- I loved 90s sitcoms. Yesterday my husband was convinced he was in a 90s sitcom and I was the parent full of wisdom, but what he told me next annoyed me because h…