Melissa2 min readPoem: A Little Bit of Time AgoA little bit of time ago, I danced in the kitchen and jumped for joy. I can remember the feeling I had that day, when I found out my...
Melissa2 min readI Love You EnoughHow will you ever know if I loved you enough? When you are older and in your own world and with your own family and life, how will you...
Melissa4 min readWhich Path Would You Choose?Today my husband and I get ready for a good old fashioned hike in the woods. Oh, did I mention along with our three little boys all under...
Melissa2 min readFor Sick Parents With Sick KidsWhen you became a parent it is clear that your own needs are set on the back burner and this tiny miracle in your arms is the center of...
Melissa2 min readSanta's Sleigh: An Idea for Kids Under FourDuring the cold season, we tend to get a little stir crazy. It can be tricky to find activities that all three boys can do. And have all...
Melissa5 min readWhat I Hate The Most is Not What You Think...What I hate the most is not what you think.... It’s not a person. It’s an object. It has power to kill in our family. It’s something...
Melissa2 min readThe Last Quiet Car RideThe eve before I had my twins reminded me of the night before heading off to college. I had a nice home cooked meal and as I shoveled in...
Melissa3 min readWhat I Won’t MissI was at the grocery store. I knew exactly what I needed. So, in theory, this should be relatively painless. But as my twins noticed the...
Melissa3 min readI Failed TodayThe day I failed started out like any other day. I woke up already feeling stressed as I started putting away dirty dishes realizing...