Cassidy The washing machine decided to go on vacation two days ago and poured water all over the floor. The engine in my truck growled once yesterday, then fell silent, refusing to start after that. We had a roof leak…

Gabi Every summer for the last three years, I swear the same thing. We will not go camping. Absolutely not. And every summer, I give in because our three kids love it. Star just turned ten, Kody is eight and…

Madison I walk with my five-year-old twins to the paddock where Callan is standing with a group of ranch hands. “Daddy!” Benjamin and Priscilla yell in unison. He turns and mock scowls at them. “What did I say about interrupting…

Brooklyn It’s a text message that wakes me. I check my phone and as I sit up in bed, I see the soft glow of Christmas lights spilling into the bedroom from the open door. Without a doubt, Christmas is…

Lila Putting up a Christmas tree wouldn’t make most people cry. But here I am, sitting on the floor at the base of the tree, with ornaments in my lap, sobbing like there’s no tomorrow. It’s the fifth year celebrating…