Snuggling with my husband on the couch last night, we were looking forward to an evening without the kids. It had been virtually months since we had watched a good movie and Mom’s Night Out (2014) had been recommended by several friends. Being several years removed from the exhaustion of small kids under foot and the […]
Dianne kept telling herself, “I can’t believe we just did it again! How come that kid always outsmarts us?!” She and Derrick thought they had come up with the perfect consequence for their daughter’s new endeavors to test the curfew limits they had put in place. After all, it wasn’t like they were over-the-top strict. She […]
Rhonda caught herself doing it again. Frustrated, yet ready for the respite of a quiet house until her 14 year old returned from school, Rhonda began counting her blessings as she began to pick up the trail of clutter. Ashlee is doing well in school. Thank you, Lord! Ashlee has a great group of […]
“Cassie, you’re not going to that party! You know how we feel about these high school parties. We don’t know the parents or the students,” Marsha responded. “We’ve got plans that evening anyway.” “Why is it we always have plans when I want to do something? What is it we’re doing?” “I’m waiting for your […]
Rachel skipped to the car in the driveway, excited! “Yeah, I finally have freedom!” she screeched in sheer joy knowing that she was taking her first solo drive to work. Nancy felt uneasy as she watched Rachel throw her swim bag, sunscreen, and sun visor in the backseat. She was concerned that her daughter was […]
My day started with a phone call from my mother. “Haven’t you been listening to the news? It’s bad! Your aunt called me first thing this morning so that I could warn you! You better stock up on water and groceries. Don’t forget the toilet paper too. Make sure that you don’t get out on […]