Last month, the first two early-reader chapter books in the Helper Hounds series launched. WooHoo! It’s been terrific hearing from those who’ve enjoyed reading the helpful adventures of Sparky and Penny. I’m particularly grateful to Priscilla Alpaugh for her amazing illustrations (so fun!) and to Keith Garton and Red Chair Press for believing in the stories of […]
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Is Balance Possible?
Here’s what we’re talking about at The Mommy Revolution: Carla: It seems like every article I read about motherhood focuses on this elusive idea of “balance.” I’m all for it, if only someone could step into my life and show me what exactly it might look like. I don’t think my life is any more […]
First Day of School Eve
So tomorrow my oldest son starts first grade. I’m a real mom now. I just packed his lunch, and now I’m about to set my alarm so we can all get up in time to get him to his bus stop, just down the block. I just wrote another check, signed another form, folded them together, […]
I Got Nothing
So after nearly a month of not posting anything here—because I’ve been squeezing every moment out of my days trying to make revisions to my book, keep on top of my regular editing gig, line up some speaking things, help plan a Moms Night Out at my church, put at least some dishes in the dishwasher and some clothes in the washer, and […]
Found Love
I grew up in a musical-theater-loving family. Not that any of us were in musicals, mind you, but we went to these shows regularly, watched the movie-versions religiously, and sang along to show tunes in the car and at home. For the most part, a great way to grow up. Except for one part, well, […]
Cabin Fever–Still
Today is finally March. I had thought by now surely my cabin fever would’ve subsided, but alas, it rages on! This has been the longest winter I can remember and trying to keep three kids under six occupied while plunking out a book has been no easy task. But yesterday, I finally followed my own […]
