The Silence, the Setting and the Sentimental Dad
So Tuesday will mark Kori and my 25thwedding anniversary. Over the years, my wife has commented that I am not romantic. My response,...
Private and For Parents Only: Stop Delaying Your Gratification Today
The July 4thHoliday “oohs and aahs” got delayed this year due some inclement weather, and it reminded me that some times delayed...
The College Conundrum
Today I sit in a hotel room in Ames, Iowa after Number 3’s first day of orientation at Iowa State University. He made his final decision...
Saying Bye Bye to the Bias
I used to be one of those people. As a professional woman in the early 90’s, I minimized any “proof” that I had of a life outside of my...
Can Dad Relinquish the Wheel? Teaching through Lack of Self Control
This past weekend found us in Waco Texas to celebrate Number 1’s graduation from Baylor University. It was a great weekend with family....
An Ode to Mother’s Day…I Can Do Anything Better Than You!
I hate to admit this one, but I really do need to confess. Last night, after a discussion with my dear husband of near 25 years, I...
From First Steps to the Walk of Pomp and Circumstance
It is graduation season, and we have two in the house this year – one from college and one from high school! Number 1 and Number 3 have...
Wise Wisdom When I Was Willing
We have come to the point in life when we turn to the kids for advice, and not just about modern technology and social media, but real...
Milestones, Memories and Moving On
So this week, there were a number of firsts in the Reed-Becker family. Number 1 is graduating from college next month and this week she...
Taking Home the Trophy for Kindness
I got caught up in the hype, and reinforced the competitive spirit that I was tying to soothe. After a dose of self-reflection, I...
