Too many stuffed animals... plus one
Our home is being overrun with stuffed animals. Just ask my husband, who has vowed never to buy the kids another stuffed animal. Ever. So this week, of course, I took my youngest to Build-A-Bear ... [more]

Analytical and philosophical by nature, I write my commentary and insights on the world to inspire, challenge, and encourage others. Along with parenting issues, my favorite topics include travel, family life, adoption, culture, spirituality, and pregnancy/childbirth. If you would like to read more, visit my blog at www.traci-twocents.blogspot.com. Thanks!
Our home is being overrun with stuffed animals. Just ask my husband, who has vowed never to buy the kids another stuffed animal. Ever. So this week, of course, I took my youngest to Build-A-Bear ... [more]
Today my heart is heavy thinking about the tornado disaster in Oklahoma. I did not want to write about this, but here it is. So much destruction and loss and heartache. I see the pictures, but I ... [more]
Kids love animals. My children are fortunate to live in a family that has two dogs and four hermit crabs. We have also temporarily cared for a variety of lizards, snakes, frogs, caterpillars, and ... [more]
So my 4-year-old is missing his entire last week of school due to illness. This is sad for multiple reasons. (1) I hate for him not to feel well. (2) It was going to be a fun week and he missed ... [more]
Okay, moms, here comes our big day... Mother's Day! When my kids were younger I would be filled with anticipation of what this wonderful day would hold. I had such high expectations for my ... [more]