Blew it…
It’s day #2 of the new year and I’ve already blown my resolution to be a more soft-spoken, angelically patient mother. OK, so the resolution wasn’t written on paper, nor was it spoken to another aloud. It has been just a quiet hope for the new year. Here is how impressively I blew it: the [...]
God made us to…
I often tease my kids about how much they have grown. I love seeing them progress and grow in ways healthy children should. I’m no fool – their growing independence also means growing freedom for me! Alas, I find myself missing the “littleness” they used to be. This morning, as I wrangled and mangled Olivia’s [...]
Gotta Give Props…
Code Name: Mommy created a wonderful “20 Things” post… I just have to pass it on! I could write a whole essay on #18!!! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Kind of Like Baby Biscotti
My son loves his baby sister. Loves. Her. Though he’s never had biscotti, and probably doesn’t know the word (we eat scones or cookies whilst sipping our coffee and cocoa) I was tickled when he basically compared his baby sister to biscotti yesterday. It went a little bit like this: Joel (in baby voice): Oh [...]
It's A Boy
As I began reading Andi Buchanan’s book, It’s a Boy, I noticed a difference between my worldview and many of the authors. I fall in the “conservative” category when it comes to religion, politics, and of course, parenting. I am certainly different if I choose to stop and zoom my lens on “issues”. If I [...]
The Secret to a Clean Bathroom
Are you ready? Here it is. It’ll change the world. Oh. The. Suspense. Don’t. Use. It… Don’t. Use. The. Bathroom. The secret is finally out. But there is a price. There is always a trade-off. One can never have a clean bathroom, clean hair and fuzzless teeth. Rats. There is always a hitch. *She runs [...]
I thought it was
nearly 8 p.m. It. Was. Only. 6:38 p.m. How am I supposed to make it another 1.5 hoursat leastbefore the kids\’ bedtime (ideal bedtime – that is)??? Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Silent Birth?
I had not intended to remark on the personal birthing choice of two celebs who have been filling up the headlines lately. The concept of silent birth means there should be no noise during the birth and the baby should not be spoken to for a week after. This supposedly keeps the trauma of birth [...]
My conscience…
has blue eyes, blondish-brown hair, and is 6 years old. Today my conscience was my son, because my own didn\’t kick in. Or, worse, I ignored it and carried on regardless of right or wrong. There is a song Joel learned at Vacation Bible School this past summer. There is a part in the song [...]
Overuse of the word \"Season\"
Proceed with caution… It\’s a new season for this family. Literally, fall is upon us! This brings the much anticipated Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte\’. Even a car full of screamers can\’t take away the comfort and peace that the Pumpkin Spice Latte\’ feeds my Fall-lovin\’ soul. It\’s a new season because school started last month. [...]
