This week we are so excited that our very own Megan had her baby boy on Thursday! You can leave your oohs and ahhs and well wishes at her blog Fried Okra. And now for the links that moved us this week… From Stephanie– One of our sister sites is 5 Minutes For Special Needs…
Author Archives: Stephanie
We’re All In This Together
By Stephanie I was recently interviewed by Janice & Susan of 5 Minutes For Mom and was asked about my vision for 5 Minutes For Parenting. One purpose that is so important to me regarding this blog is how I’d love for this to be a site that any Mom can come to and feel…
How To Avoid That Morph Into Dragon Mommy
By Mary Ostyn If you’re a mom, you’re familiar with the dilemma. You ask your child to clear a path so no one dies in the night put away his toys. And then you wait. The kid doesn’t budge. You repeat yourself, louder this time just in case he didn’t hear your first request. This…
You Moved Us
From Stephanie– This week I found Crazy Days Of Summer’s The Swing to be touching and a bit of a searching of my own heart and desire to protect my children but still allow them to be kids. From Megan– I try not to think too far ahead into my children’s lives, as each age…
On The Birth Day
By Stephanie As I’m preparing for the arrival of our next baby, so much anticipation and emphasis is placed on the day she will arrive. We do not know when it will be, but it will be a day we will never forget. An amazing miracle takes place as this human being that has been…
It’s Not The Gift But The Number Of Pieces That Counts
By Tina On Sean’s last birthday, my friend Marie gave Sean a toy that had 80 pieces to it. Eighty separate pieces. “Marie,” I said, “I thought you liked me.” Just for that, I cut her piece of cake small. Did you know that when someone gives your child a birthday gift, the number of…
You Moved Us
From Stephanie– A blogging and writing friend posted this week about how excited she is that I am having a girl after three boys. This post made me laugh and cry and so very excited for what’s to come. Girl Power: The Top 10 Things I Love About Having A Daughter by Married, With Tivo….
The Healer’s Signature
By Stephanie It was about this time of year, a few years ago when I went to see a doctor for some allergy problems. On the way out of the doctor’s office it was raining quite hard outside. I decided to run really fast to my van, in super-flat plastic flip-flops… which became little water…
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
By Gretchen “Mom? Mom?” A twelve-year-old boy gently shook his sleeping mother’s shoulder. After twisting in the sheets and mumbling protests, she turned to look at the bedside clock. 2:30 am. “What is it?” she groaned, wondering if one of the sleepover guests spilled something on the basement carpet. “We’re taking the last three rolls…
You Moved Us
From Stephanie– I want to introduce you to a brand new blogger this week that I think will touch your heart. Teresa is an Army Wife whose husband just left for another deployment. She’s about to start school and has a toddler, teenager, and a tween. Read all about it at Living The Army Wife…