by Mary Carver | Jan 6, 2015 | Family Life, parenting
Two days before Christmas break began, we woke up to a winter wonderland – and a snow day. From the second she looked out the window and squealed, Annalyn couldn’t WAIT to play in the snow. She was prepared, after all. She had a winter coat, gloves that...
by Mary Carver | Dec 11, 2014 | Family Life, parenting
I know Annalyn isn’t that old. And I’m pretty sure I’ve raised her these past seven-plus years. But I do not remember that first 12 months. I really don’t. Every time Adrienne does something new, I’m just shocked. Shocked! And certainly...
by Mary Carver | Nov 10, 2014 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
Last Friday was a really bad day. I made light of it on Facebook, calling it a no good, horrible, very bad day. But it’s more accurate, more honest to say it was the kind of day that wore me down, that pushed me to the edge and then pushed me one foot farther....
by Mary Carver | Oct 21, 2014 | Family Life, parenting
You know full well as I do the value of sisters’ affections: There is nothing like it in this world. – Charlotte Bronte We didn’t plan to have children six years apart. Someone recently told me that when kids are six years apart, their birth order...
by Mary Carver | Oct 16, 2014 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
I didn’t dream of being a mom. I just assumed I would eventually have kids. A people-pleasing, first-born child, I was a good student who went to college and never changed my major. I interned and worked as a news reporter – just as my print journalism degree would...
by Mary Carver | Oct 13, 2014 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
Saturday was Annalyn’s birthday party. I scheduled it for 4:00, so I had plenty of time to get the house cleaned up and decorated without stressing out. Or so I thought. Given the chaos of this year I knew I wasn’t up for an elaborate party. My plans were...