Dear Foster Dads, I can’t tell you how many women I talk to who tell me some variation of “I would love to take a foster child into our home, but my husband. . . he’s just not behind the … Continue reading
June 14, 2019
by Maralee
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March 28, 2019
by Maralee
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My Daughter Made My Father the Dad he was Meant to Be
At a recent Chick-fil-A visit my kids got some cards with questions on them that were meant to spark dinner discussions. As we went around the table answering these questions, my nine-year-old daughter pulled a card that said, “Who gives … Continue reading
December 10, 2017
by Maralee
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Forget ’50 Shades.’ Moms Today are Hot for Hopper.
Do you still think women are swooning over billionaire playboys who wants to dominate us and maybe we hope we can tame? Nah. Who has time and emotional energy to sink into that ridiculousness? Moms today know what we like. … Continue reading
June 12, 2017
by Maralee
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Book Review: “Dads Are Mighty, Dads are Strong” by Mt. Hamilton
Before Brian and I were even married and thinking about kids, I bought the book “Guess How Much I Love You” because I loved that it was about the love of a father for his child and I knew I … Continue reading
August 28, 2015
by Maralee
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To my dad, on his birthday
Dear Dad, Well, we both know that “on his birthday” part was kind of pushing the definition of “on” and “birthday.” Sorry this is late, but I feel like a large chunk of my brain was held captive for those … Continue reading
June 13, 2014
by Maralee
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My Dad’s Blessing (a story from Taco Bell)
My Kids, With Father’s Day approaching, I want to tell you a little something about your dad. And about my dad, too. I want to tell you the story of the day your daddy asked Grandpa for permission to marry … Continue reading