By Kelly This post was originally published on my personal blog, Love Well, last May. In keeping with the theme, I’m running this encore essay because my kids are sick again, leaving me little energy — mental or physical — to write something you’d actually want to read. (I assume most of you don’t want…
Monthly Archives: December 2008
One Mother’s Letter to Santa
By Veronica Dear Santa, I know I’m not supposed to complain. This whole gift-giving thing is great, really. It teaches my children generosity and gratitude, it’s magical, spirit of Christmas, blah, blah, blah. I get it. I really do. But could I just have a moment to discuss a gift that is becoming a problem?…
Thanksgiving, At Dawn
By Megan Bean woke up and shuffled into our dark bedroom an hour ago, at four in the morning. I’m thankful my daughter’s getting so grown up and fearless. We went back to her room, snuggled under her covers and read a story together. I’m thankful for all the books we could ever want, right…