My sister posted a link on her facebook to an article written by Single Dad Laughing. I’d never heard of him, but the post really got me. Take a moment to pop over and read it here, then promise you’ll come back. Ouch. Think about it. How often have you seen a parent do that to a child in public? …
Dreaming With Our Kids
So I didn’t really know what to blog about today, and my wonderful mom gave me a great idea. One that’s near and dear to my heart. Dreaming with Our Kids. I’ve often wondered why I’ve never felt like I couldn’t do something. No matter how crazy or out of this world, I thought anything I could dream was doable. …
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
Okay, if you’re awake, did you just watch the men win the 4 x 100 freestyle relay. OHMIGOSH!!!!! This was the most amazing relay I’ve ever watched. Eric and I stood with jaws hanging on the ground. It looked like the French had it sewn up. But WOWOWOWOWOW. What an absoltuely amazing race from all four but Lezak hit 46 …
Life: Bikes
Remember those carefree days as a kid? You know. The ones where you’re coasting along on the saddle of your friendly bike. I remember the feeling of freedom. I could go wherever I wanted — or so it seemed. Now I know my parents had placed some boundaries on where exactly I could travel, but still it felt great to …
Just Thinking by Jolene Catlett (AKA my mom)
Today, I’m going to post something a bit different. From time to time you’ll read me thinking about my parents and what they did right. Often, if I ask them point blank for parenting advice, they kind of shrug and move the conversation on. This weekend my mom sent me an article that will run in the North Plate Grapevine, …
For Mom’s Everywhere
Just when I’m at a loss about what to blog, someone sends me an email. So here you go. Turn it up and smile 🙂 It’s the Mom’s Overture by Anita Renfroe. And it’s hilarious.