by Brooke Romney | May 23, 2017 | Parenting
Every year seems to go by more quickly…we are already at the end of school and I wish I could freeze time. This year has been especially wonderful…amazing teachers, good friends and boys growing into more of the men I hope they will become. At the end of...
by Brooke Romney | Apr 10, 2017 | Relationships
Today, I lost a friend. She was a widowed mother of two, working full time to provide a life for her son and daughter. She was kind and energetic. She was happy and involved. We chatted as we picked up our boys from each other’s houses and exchanged greetings...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 1, 2017 | Relationships
When I chose to be a stay-at-home mom 12 years ago, the hours were long, the kids were needy, my duties were mind-numbing and the compensation was paltry. Because of this, I needed and expected to be praised for everything I did. My husband obliged often, knowing I...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 23, 2016 | Gift Ideas, Holidays
It is hard in our digital world to find great gifts for boys that don’t involve a computer or iSomething screen, but we have discovered some incredible finds over the past few years that I would love to share! Our newest finds are listed first, and items...
by Brooke Romney | Nov 6, 2016 | Holidays
A Fun Thanksgiving Family Tradition: Grateful Pig Meet Grateful Pig, our favorite Thanksgiving family tradition. Many years ago my mom gave us a sparkly piggy bank and shared a sweet poem with us about gratitude. Now, each November we pull out Grateful Pig. Most years...
