Kids Learn from Our Stumbles

As I went skating with my six kids recently, I found myself thinking about how the fear of falling can prevent us from trying something. So what if we fall? Don't we want our children to see that yes, sometimes we do fall, but, more importantly, that we get back up?

Our Life Is a Reality Show ... Again

In the blink of an eye, I went from storyteller to being the story. I had grandiose plans of getting my six kids and home in spic-and-span order before the camera crew got to my house for "Supernanny." Instead, one of my kids decided to use the Supernanny's head for target practice.

Theories for Raising My Children

Before I had kids, I always said that I would NEVER be the parent who allowed her kid to throw fits in public places. Those ideas went straight out the window when I gave birth.

Freeing Christmas Toys

I am in my sixth week of Boot Camp -- and if you think that I am going to lose weight and get fit -- you are wrong. I am going to Boot Camp to get strong muscles and build endurance for the big Christmas toy unwrap marathon.

The Mommy vs. The Weightlifters

I confess that I haven't seen the inside of a gym in 10 years.

Gluing Nativity Scenes and Hearts

While putting our old and worn (but loved) nativity scenes back together, I thought about how much words can sting. We sometimes need putting back together.

Hitting the Open Road

In the past two years, there have been so many challenges. I have kept myself busy, throwing myself into the children, things in the community, work ... motivated by the fear of really feeling the pain from all of this. But on a long stretch of road, I was able to let it all go.

Hey Men! Dorothy Could've Used a Lil' Help

Last night I took two of my daughters to see "The Wizard of Oz." It was a great performance with a very talented cast. As I watched the play, I found it leaving me questioning a few things.

Angels in Our Dreams

The Stomach Flu Makes a Visit

Words every mom dreads hearing: "Mommy, I think I'm going to throw up!"

Flirting with 40: Working Out

First on my list of things to work on as I flirt with 40 is getting in shape. There is nothing like seeing yourself on national TV and thinking "I know that is my face ... but whose body is it on?"

A Mom's Open Letter to Kate Gosselin

As a fellow reality show mom, my heart has gone out to you over the past few weeks.

Flirting with Forty

As the big 4-0 looms ahead, I am starting to take a look at my life.