Joy Based Parenting: Trying too Hard
When I adopted my daughter 9 years ago, I promised to be the BEST parent I could be. Honestly, I was afraid to be a mom, so I waited until my forties to adopt. Even though I love children, I was always afraid I might not be able to be the mom I always dreamed [...]
Mother’s Day
I woke up this morning to read Scott Noelle’s reflection that Every Day is Mother’s Day! Oh, how I wished I could have read that before I set myself and my daughter up for this infamous day.
All went beautifully, in the morning, as she greeted me with gifts and appreciation for being her mom. Ahhhh, [...]
