Melisa Peterson Lewis
I’m a grown woman who has faced her fair share of ups and downs. Things have scared me to the core, both physical and mental. I have survived the toddler years of two children so far, yet nothing is harder and more terrifying than facing my current two-year-old daughter during one of her epic tantrums.... Continue Reading →
Thumbing through some old pictures I came across this one from last Spring. My daughter found a mud puddle near our house and she just couldn't help herself. She was all in! At first, I clenched my teeth and said, "No! No! You'll get so dirty!" Then I remembered some of the mud fights I... Continue Reading →
Why does the road seem like it goes uphill for miles and miles, and then downhill a single stride? I mean really? What the freaking hell is that about? One of us in the house gets sick, and then it snowballs until we are all knocked down. My son is in 1st grade and struggling... Continue Reading →
“Mom? Can you come here? There is something in your yard.” My interest piques, I scoot out from my desk and join my two oldest at the sliding glass door overlooking our large grassy backyard. It appears to be a small orange parachute with a long string connected to it, though the other end tucks... Continue Reading →
When summer first begins I can’t wait to toss aside my sweaters and boots. Shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops are a welcome change. I rejoice in the idea of getting outside more. Snow and ice are traded in for sunshine and evening thunderstorms. There is something peaceful about falling asleep to a thunderstorm rolling in.... Continue Reading →
