Confessions of a Farm Wife

As if May on the farm and in the life of a big family couldn't get any busier, we added our fourth child, our only boy, Jackson Richard, on this day 13 years ago. I woke up early that morning of the 19th knowing that it was going to be the day. I should have known Jack would be easygoing and ... Read More about The Fourth Teenager; The Best Boy

As I begin my journey of mothering adult girls, I have taken some time (mainly when I run or clean) to reflect on my relationship with my mom. This evolution is unfolding in front of my eyes with my oldest girls, but I have been able to pace it against my relationship with my mom, Janet. Today, on ... Read More about Grandma Janet

It's Anna's 19th birthday today. Across this platform, I've shared her birth story, her preschool birthday, her teenage years, and her moving into adulthood. I had a thought this morning: I wondered if her 18th post would/should be my last. However, since I will always be her mother and the boss of ... Read More about Firsts and Lasts

Our Josie is 17 today. In the 17 years of mothering her, I have learned a lot about myself as well as her dad because there are days it's like I'm either looking in a mirror or looking directly at Joe. Josephine Elisabeth came into the world easily, by far the easiest delivery. However, her life ... Read More about Shining Bright While Sharing the Spotlight

The twins are 9 today. 9 on the 9th, to be exact. We have been celebrating accordingly with a little party with sweet friends at the pottery place; with cinnamon rolls, presents, and FaceTime with college sister this morning; a pumpkin patch visit this afternoon; and a dinner party with cake and all ... Read More about Golden Girls