Don’t be Afraid to Underachieve in Life to Better Achieve in Your Family Life: Lessons from a former Indpls Colt

Last week, I attended a talk in Indianapolis given by former NFL punter Hunter Smith and his wife, Jen. One of his biggest messages was this headline. The former Colt advises those who want to be good spouses and parents to not be afraid to underachieve by the world’s standards, in order to make the [...]

Lessons after 17 years of marriage?

Seventeen years ago, I married a young man who made me laugh, who shared my dreams, values and faith. It turned out to be the right decision. We met young and dated for years. But you don’t really know someone until you’re both sleep deprived with toddlers, or grieving at the loss of a loved [...]

Designskool.net – lessons for big kids

Hi BabyG Fans! If you’ve enjoyed exploring children’s design with me over the past few years, you may be interested to know that I have recently started an interior design blog for grownups! Designskool.net is devoted to individual style and the eclectic home. It’s a slightly different format than BabyG, but hopefully just as fun. [...]