Family Portraits
My Home is Alive with the Sound of Music
For me, nothing is more beautiful than listening to my children sing. When Chris, my oldest, was two years old I caught him changing the words to the popular children’s song “itsy, bitsy, spider.” In perfect tune, he sang “I want some pancakes, pancakes, pancakes, pancakes…” I knew at that moment that he was gifted…
My Eyes Are Bigger Than My Schedule
I’m beginning to think I’ve bitten off more I can chew.Homeschool is just around the corner, albeit our corner is at least two weeks away. But the activities seem to be starting up. Homeschool PE, Flag football, Musical Theatre, dance, gymnastics, swimming! Thank goodness Timmy (6) told me early this summer. “Mom, don’t sign me…
Doggy Days
I’m not a dog person. In fact, I’m not even an animal person. You’ll never see me holding up a PETA sign . But some how God softened my heart to this little King Charles Cavalier and on Valentine’s day this year we told our four we were going over a friend’s house to pick…
A Little Bribery Never Hurt
I’m trying to retrain my family how to “talk” to each other. Too often we (and I’m the worst culprit) repsond to each other in annoyance and yelling. It’s a pattern I grew up with and despite how many books I’ve read, I can’t seem to kick the habit and now my children are little…
Wordless Wednesday: Beauty & the Beast!!
Okay, did you notice Belle’s hands?????
Is it in Your Nature to Nurture?
I was a bit surprised by this article about a mom who openly admits she’s bored with her children. After reading the article it’s obvious to me how this mom lacks a nurture gene and is solely focused on herself and her needs and desires. If you don’t believe me, go read it for yourself.…
Carnival of Family Life
Check out The Carnival of Family Life and my contribution of Gracie’s story hour.
Back Seat Conversations
“Mom,” Timmy, my six year old speaks up amidst the back seat noise and mayhem. “Yes,” I answer eager to know what was on his mind. He’s usually my quiet one. “Which would you rather do, read the whole Bible in a day or read one page of a huge gigantic Bible the size of…
