Victoria Ponders

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May 10, 2024

Podcast Friday! Storytelling Mama

It’s Mother’s Day weekend! Remembering…telling stories. There’s no better way to celebrate those who give of themselves, no matter what title they hold. Mother’s Day – for me – will forever conjure thoughts about those who cared for me, regardless of their assigned roles in my life. The best of mothering, at its innermost squishy… Continue reading

podcast

authors, books, loving, nature, parenting, relationships
November 24, 2023

Podcast Friday! Listen to the Children

I’m not sure it’s a good idea to play favorites…but this week’s podcast takes the cake…and that’s saying a lot around here, given that it’s the Friday after the feast-o-rama known as Thanksgiving. I’m so full of pie. I AM pie. But there’s a nice detour ahead. I can’t think of anything better that receiving… Continue reading

writing

children know best, gratitude, love, parenting, podcast, relationships, wisdom, writing
August 11, 2023

Two Treasured Calls

Yesterday our dear daughter (Delaney) called as she was driving to work at 6am. I was up, working on my first cup of coffee and as I sipped – just minutes before her call – I thought: “I haven’t talked to Delaney for a couple of days…I know she’s busy, but momma loves more than… Continue reading

Family

Family, gratitude, lifestyle, love, mentors, parenting, Wellness
July 11, 2023

The Nearness of You

I promise I won’t post about the deer in our backyard forever…but I think I’ve got two more photos to share, along with a moment that stirred me this morning. Not so much about the deer but about being a mom and what it means to me, how ever-changing and awe-inspiring it can be.… Continue reading

Family

gratitude, lifestyle, love, mom life, moms and daughters, parenting
May 30, 2023

When You Crack Yourself Up: Wishful Thinking

I wrote a post for Heart of the Matter on Sunday, wistfully mentioning how much I appreciate it when our grown daughter leans in, expressing her need for motherly wisdom, advice, connection. Waxing nostalgic, about her younger days when I was more of a featured player in her life, I referred to her as my… Continue reading

Family

humor, lifestyle, love, parenting
November 26, 2022

“Hold the Pickle, Hold the Lettuce…”

I don’t like condiments…turns out I’m not alone… Continue reading

Family

Family, kids, parenting, picky eaters, road trips
November 4, 2022

When You Crack Yourself Up: Owie, Owie, Owie Edition

Better to laugh than cry…fun family rewind… Continue reading

Family

family drama, gratitude, humor, love, parenting, toddlers, Wellness
November 3, 2022

Goofy is Good

She needed THAT particular hat… Continue reading

Wellness

autumn leaves, gratitude, humor, laughter, love, moms and daughters, parenting
October 28, 2022

Aunt Bea’s Wit and Wisdom

Aunt Bea knew best…parenting IS hard… Continue reading

Family

Family, gratitude, memories, parenting, wisdom
October 26, 2022

No Words Needed

His expression spoke volumes… Continue reading

Family

body language, dads and daughters, gratitude, humor, love, non-verbals, parenting, teenagers
September 27, 2022

Send Out the Search Party

I am the Patron Saint of Lost Stuff… Continue reading

Family

Family, home, humor, husbands, kids, mom life, parenting, self-care, Zen
September 3, 2022

Chip Face

Who needs birthday cake? Bring me a bag of Ruffles! Continue reading

Family

chips, Family, first birthdays, humor, parenting
September 2, 2022

Bumps & Blessings in Parenting

For the parents – encouragement and love from me to you! Continue reading

Family

blessings, Family, happiness, joy, love, parenting, resilience, stress
August 29, 2022

Back-to-School

“Back to school” worries for parents – one mom’s reflections. Continue reading

Family

back to school, Katie Gutierrez, parenting, safety, Time

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