Just as my 60th birthday was celebrated during a pandemic so will Mother’s Day 2020. I am trying to not take it personally . In the big scheme of things it isn’t that big of a deal for me but I hate that I still Continue reading →
May 8, 2020
May 13, 2019
The Journey Continues
After a flying weekend to Ohio to see my mom for Mother’s Day I know it will take me a couple of days to recuperate. It always does. If you know anything about stress you can understand what I mean. While it is truly wonderful Continue reading →
May 10, 2019
Home Is Where Mom Is
For those of us who still have our mothers with us on earth Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate her. Growing up there were always bouquets of dandelions and other “weeds”, awkwardly drawn pictures and misspelled words on homemade cards to celebrate the day. Continue reading →
May 11, 2018
A Letter to My Mother – You Will Always be Loved
Dear Mother, Is it weird I call you Mother? I used to call you Mommy when I was little but somewhere along the way I guess I figured that that was not cool for a teenager and so I started to call you Mother just Continue reading →
May 14, 2017
May 11, 2017
The Seasons of Motherhood
With Mother’s Day approaching all of the focus typically turns to mothers and their impact on our lives. Gift ideas start popping up in newsfeeds and the race is on to find that one perfect gift for that special mom. Regardless of your relationship with Continue reading →
May 6, 2016
Journal Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and many folks are checking the internet for “the perfect gift”. Our Mother’s Day tradition in the Chiles household has always been to have a Sunday afternoon picnic someplace and the “gift” has always been outdoor plants to Continue reading →
May 11, 2014
Things I Have Learned as a Mom
Mother’s Day is here and I have a list of things I have learned. Continue reading →
May 13, 2013
Four Years in the Making
The table and chairs have aged well! Continue reading →
May 21, 2012
What Every Mother Desires
Want to know what I did on Mother’s Day??? You all are gonna be soooo jealous! Continue reading →