View from the Drive Thru Sisters Cheri Kaufman and Tina Ann Forkner are passionate about motherhood. Cheri works full-time as an Artist Manager in the music industry and Tina is a full-time novelist who writes from home. They are both busy moms and say their hearts are always at home no matter what career paths they happen to be on. Learn more about Cheri & Tina at the She Plants a Vineyard blog www.tinaannforkner.blogspot.com. Kindergarten Round Up We got up early, made a good breakfast and then we were off to the local Elementary School. It was my daughter’s first day of Kindergarten. I thought I was prepared as I have been a working Mom since my first child was born and I have taken my children to childcare on daily basis. However, nothing could have prepared me for this day. > full story A Sprinkling of Grace I was sitting at my desk when I had a funny feeling I’d messed up. The more I thought about it, the more I was sure I’d made a mistake. I called the school secretary and sure enough, the after school party had started at 3:30, not 4:30 like I’d thought. > full story Fast Food Mommy I confess. I’m a Fast Food Mommy. I’m not proud of it, but oh the joy of a Happy Meal! It is a modern day miracle for moms, complete with nutrition (even if it’s debatable) and entertainment wrapped up in a nice throw-away container. > full story