on the edge of ordinary

This week marks the end of an era. Nearly 13 years ago our eldest son became a teenager and this week his youngest brother turned 20, though...

Last week I wrote that hoped this week would be better, especially that I could get some traction on my work. I'm pleased to say that th...

We're walking through that part of parenthood that is not often talked about among parents: parenting older teens and young adults. Well...

A fellow writer said to me recently that she wants to write about the current situation, but is reluctant for a few reasons. There is a ...

So, things are a-changing. And rather rapidly. We've been watching this Corona virus for weeks now. Our mission has been sending us upda...

I'm trying to sort through what's going on in my head. Most days this week I've felt lethargic and unmotivated. I'm not sure...

This is a flash back post. I wrote it two years ago but never published it, probably because it was a little too revealing about my guys at ...

Next week my oldest graduates from being a teenager! He no longer lives under my roof, but nonetheless I'll no longer be able to say tha...

I'm frustrated and discouraged this afternoon. Being a mum is a hard slog. Being a mum of teenagers is not for the fainthearted.  I...

I write to you from the depths of parenting teenage boys. I'm not here to complain, but rather offer some crumbs of encouragement to tho...

I'm struggling to get time for this...the weekend was busy and I wanted to write a bit about it, but I've come back to the reality ...