For some reason we hold onto the belief that when our kids see us working hard, slaving away hours, bring home the bacon, that they know we are doing it because we love them. Hey you. Answer the dummy phone. I’m calling you. Not only do they not believe we are doing it for them, they believe we are doing it because we like IT more than THEM. You can say “Mommy has Read more.

[Video Music: The Album Leaf] I caught up on all my phone calls and emails after they fell asleep. And everyone responded. But I almost missed out on this… It’s better that way… Tell me about those forts you built as a kid. Los Read more.

The tall one (4’11”) came to me in the winter of ‘97. Bronzed and fine as hell. She lived for this thing called snowboarding that my Latino roots had never seen. Everything was bronzed exept for her 18 year old eyes. They had this raccoon tan that I quizzically found attractive. I thought…”If she is ok walking around with that tan, she must be confident.” Since we met, that raccoon Read more.

1:40 am, 1/2 a bottle of wine, and thousands of dollars in math later… I was exhausted. We have more medical bills than we have money. We can live for 7 months in a single wide with the amount I have in retirement. The credit cards are nice and plump paying for the surgery. My laptop decided to crash in the middle of paying those bills…for the second time that day. Writing my upcoming Read more.

To be a man of God has nothing to do with how loud you can scream. Although screaming loudly is fun and appropriate in the moment. When Joshua screamed walls literally came down. But he shouted for God. Not for himself. So when you scream, scream loud enough that walls shake. And they fall for Christ alone. To be a man of God has nothing to do with how much you can lift. Although lifting is Read more.

Sometime earlier this month… Have you ever shot a gun? Have you ever shot a gun with your pastor? Los Read more.

I don’t know the situation. I don’t know if this worked for these kids. But I do know this. You gotta parent your kids individually. And the instagram pic is the best. What do you think of Read more.

So a long time ago, a LONG time ago, I used to use my youtube channel to intentionally create and capture moments that me and my family would have. I know they used to encourage many and honestly, I just love sharing the capers me and my beautiful family go on! So I’m starting a new little YouTube show called My Whitts. Cause let’s be honest, our families drive us to our whits ends. Hope you enjoy The Whittaker family taking you Read more.

I, unfortunately, am old enough now to have been in my 20′s when I knew some kids who were 10 or younger who I thought to myself, “I think they may be gay.” Unfortunately as in I’m old, not that I thought they may be gay. I actually thought that they were gay. And you think this of some kids and preteens you see as well. And guess what, 9 out of 9… Read more.

I have learned lots in my 10 years keeping kids alive on planet earth. I get it wrong more than I get it right, but when I get it right, it sticks… Here are some random thoughts for today 1. Your kids will not chase pornography. Pornography will chase them. It’s everywhere people.  Say no to the wifi.  It’s really easy. 2. Keep your kids, kids. It may be cute to dress them up at H&M. Read more.