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“Dream Bigger.” Only two words, but they pack a gigantic punch when you live them as your mantra. In this photo (above) you can’t be more than 2.5 years old. I know this because of the white and pink diaper I see peeking out from beneath your itty-bitty pink shorts. You are sleeping, probably mid-nap,…
Last week, when I picked up my son from school, he voluntarily commented to me: ‘I’ll fill everybody’s bucket today, even my own.” My heart immediately fluttered. What prompted his heartfelt statement? I am not sure, but I assume that he had a great day at preschool, was happy to see me, and wanted to…
“I love you more than all the numbers.” That was the response from my adorable four-year-old son, with his oversized cheeks, when I asked him how much he loved Mommy. You see, I am not a woman beneath fishing for a compliment or seeking out words of adoration from others, specifically my children. In fact,…
The struggle is real. While I am admittedly proud of my children’s “smart mouth,” I often find myself thinking: “I’m glad you know how to say ‘no,’ but could you please stop yelling it at me?” It is a fine line us parents must ride between encouraging our children to find, define, and use their voice,…
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