Two years. That's how long mom suffered. She passed away on a pretty spring day in April. "I can't decide between Fall or Spring. I love them both." Mom used to say. "She's gone." Two tiny words with the power to cut my heart in half. The only ones I can make out through my sister's sobs. Paul and I drove in silence. I looked … [Read more...]
Hey Mom – This Is Why You Matter
I love being a mom. But, there's been moments,okay, maybe years, where I felt like this person with a thousand colorful dreams no longer existed. I remember thinking, I used to have adult conversations about important things. I used to wear a dress and cute heels. Who is this woman with dark circles under her eyes, in a baggy t shirt and … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Encourage a Single Mom
Whenever I speak at women’s events, I love people watching. The joy in the room is contagious. Women are giddy to be away from home and work and kids and laundry ...and did I say laundry? I always wonder who the single moms are. Which mom in the audience carries the heaviest burden alone? Who is missing because she’s working overtime or couldn’t … [Read more...]
Help! I Don’t Like My Child.
Very few mothers breathe these words out loud and even fewer would admit to entertaining these thoughts on more than one occasion --I just don’t like my child. It goes against all the syrupy mommy-goodness we’ve been taught. We’re reminded on each Pinterest-perfect mom-blog exactly how to do things perfectly, dress your kids like … [Read more...]
One Exciting Day! Book Release Time!
Today is a day that will go down in Kraft family infamy. It's official. My book has been released, launched, shot out to the masses. Yeah, I think BIG. I woke up this morning and thoughts of blog-tours, book launch parties, and a cross-country book-tour/MOPS conference danced in my head. I had to email my publisher about a couple things, and … [Read more...]
