by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Sep 28, 2012 | Standing In The Shadows
I have this document open with some titles of essays I want to write. The first one is: How to Avoid Fighting with Your Teen. This morning, I realized the essay itself is very brief: Do not talk to talk to your teen. Sometimes, talking is good, too.
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Oct 3, 2012 | Standing In The Shadows
My littlest guy turns ten today (sing it!). I can safely say that for me the first year of his life I gave over in this way I couldn’t have with the others. I knew he’d grow up, something I wasn’t entirely convinced about with the first one. I knew...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Oct 4, 2012 | Standing In The Shadows
This is what nearly 18 years looks like; we need a new photo. Nineteen years ago today I attended the best wedding I’d ever been to—my own. By definition, best is the case. I stand by it most especially because I get to share my life with this most...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Oct 9, 2012 | Standing In The Shadows
I remember the first few days after my then-five year-old broke his leg. I kept replaying that afternoon in my mind. If only I’d been skiing with him. If only he hadn’t taken that last bunny hill run. The final truth: he broke his leg; wishing...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Oct 11, 2012 | Standing In The Shadows
In a flurried hurried moment, I’m going to keep Tuesday—the three, the big three—short, simple and to the point—the three, the big three! I hope we like Tuesday Three. Three things I’m feeling glad about are the way Saskia seems to be...
