Sonia Mendez
Motherhood Made Easier :: Routines
I used to know someone who despised routines. He said they made everything predictable and he couldn't enjoy his life. My thoughts and not so nice replies at times were, "Well, you know, your rebellion...
Clueless Parents, For Real? My Life With a Teenager
There's a monster in our room right now calling us clueless parents. Did I really just hear that phrase come out of my teenager's mouth? Weren't we just proofreading her Spanish essay together? How...
Why Do I Care So Much About Her?
Why do I care so much about her English grade? She clearly feels she has it covered and all will be okay. Is that not enough for me?
Okay. Let's pause for a minute. We...
Loving a Single Mom
I was standing at my mother's bedside, wet and whining at 1:30 a.m. There was a monsoon outside and I knew I had a flat tire about 5 minutes into my 10 minute ride home...
Returning to Work :: The Good, The Bad, and The Growth
Returning to work had been nudging my heart since our son was approaching kindergarten. My husband and I prayed about building a new home and whether or not it was the right time to...