Missey Calcutt
The Unexpected Way I Increased Gratitude in My Home
A few months ago my family was in the midst of several transitions. I began to notice a lot of grumbling, complaining, eye rolling, sighing, whining, etc. from my children. These less than appealing behaviors...
A Mom’s Approach to the Cash System
When out shopping and asked, “Debit or credit?,” we respond “cash.” When asked, “Would you like to open a store credit card?,” we respond “no thanks, we don’t use credit cards.”
Yes, we are a...
Dear Younger Me
The band Mercy Me released a song two years ago titled Dear Younger Me. When you hear the song, you can’t help but wonder what you’d tell your younger self if you had the chance. Every...
Father, Your Best Title
There are moments that will never leave my heart. Moments like when I told you we were expecting our first child. Then, when you cared for me as my head hung in a toilet plagued with...
Two Things I Want to Say to the Mom of a Child With Special...
For eleven years I worked as a speech pathologist in numerous settings. Most of my years in this profession were with the pediatric population. Some of these precious children were born with a birth...
13 Motherhood Truths for the New Mom
I recently had my fifth child and no matter how many times I experience motherhood, I continue to be amazed. I stand in awe of the creation of babies and what the woman’s body does...