They’re building on the lot next to my house. There’s constant noise and construction trash left behind. From drilling that begins at dawn to hammering that goes on until dusk, it's annoying. Add dirt everywhere, plus a film of...
It was my first day back to work after having my second baby. Every time someone asked about him, my eyes started watering because I felt so guilty about leaving him at daycare for nine straight hours, without really...
I’ve always gotten along with my three sisters. Admittedly, there are childhood diary entries in purple crayon where I complain about how mean they are. For the most part, though, we’ve been a pretty happy bunch. From sports teams...
Hace unas semanas me encontré en Sam’s Club a una amiga que no veía hace casi 4 años, poco tiempo después de que naciera mi primer bebé. Al verla, me acerqué contenta a saludarla y ella, se alegra del...
For the past couple of years, our son has mentioned wanting a cell phone. Many of his classmates (in grades 5–6) have a smartphone, so naturally, his interest continues to grow steadily. I have been staunchly against him having...
When I was in college, my parents added a room onto their house so they could enjoy a big dining room for family gatherings. When my dad brought home a table big enough for ten chairs, I remember my...
It may come as a surprise to those who know me that I have a difficult time making friends. Acquaintances, I have aplenty. People I can call in the middle of the night to share woes or partake in...
Grief is an emotion shared by every single person on the planet, transcending all cultures, languages, religions, and even time. As humans, we are all bound in commonality by the destruction grief leaves in its path. The one thing...
Sometimes when times parenting gets tough, you need a little inspiration from others who are going through the same thing. Here are some thoughts from well-known San Antonio area parents to give you a little encouragement to adult today.
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It feels like our family life is a series of life hacks: time-saving tricks that make the impossible seem doable again. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if these life hacks stopped working. Which balls would be dropped? Which...
While perusing the greeting card aisles at the grocery store recently, I was struck by the small selection devoted to Grandparent's Day. Around Mother's Day and Father's Day, at least half an aisle is devoted to greeting cards showing...
I am a generally positive person, a “glass half-full” kind of gal, so when I heard that September 13 is Positive Thinking Day, I knew this was a topic I could write easily about.
I am part of a wonderful...
During a most recent horseback riding lesson, I was pushed far beyond my comfort zone and into the frustration and tears zone. I kept apologizing to the instructor for my failed attempts at a clear course and patted my...
It was a warm April day in 2017 when I heard a knock at the front door. It was my next-door-neighbor with all three of my triplets, buck naked.
“I found these guys dancing on my lawn,” he said with...
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