Why do I yell so much? Ever wonder that? I have. I come from a long line of big mouths passionate people. I was raised in a home with four kids - you need a verbal edge. Once I became a mom of my own four, well, it seems "extreme yelling" became my Olympic sport. Stop that! Put that away! NO! I said NO! For some reason, I always find … [Read more...]
Does Christmas Feel Different?
Does this Christmas feel different? Are you trying with all your might by-golly and refusing to succumb to the changes? Come hell or high water you’re going to hang that wreath in the same place, put up the tree in the same corner of the family room, send out the same annual Christmas letter if it kills you!? One of the things … [Read more...]
Are You A Nag? — 30 Days of Fall Devotions
A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike. Proverbs 27:15-16 I enjoy nagging my kids --said no mom ever. Have you ever watched old family movies? Better yet, have you ever watched family movies when your kids were small? I'll tell every mom this much--it's not for the faint of heart. Like a … [Read more...]
Back to School Habits of a Great Mom
When my kids were really small I remember counting the days until summer was over. It's entirely possible that I made paper chains and tore one off every morning with my cup of coffee. This photo on the right is an oldy but a goody from 2007. It was taken by my husband. You can tell by the 14ft of space above my head. This is my reaction after … [Read more...]
The One Thing I Do Right With My Kids Every Summer
I'm a spiritual late-bloomer. What that means is this: I met Jesus a little later than most. And, while that's still awesome, it means I wasn't exactly sure how to raise my own kids around Him or how to teach my kids the Bible. Years before, "that book" was kept somewhere in the house, unread and untouched. I knew we had one, everyone had one. I … [Read more...]
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