It was barely above 70 and the wind was blowing. But the kids were a little crazy, snippy at each other and loud. Louder than normal I should say. It was not ideal swimming weather in my opinion but we needed a change of activities rather quickly to redirect the momentum in the house. Swimming […]
Let it begin. Summer, that is. Yes. Let it begin. The calendar dosen’t officially say summer but school is out, the temperature is in the mid 90’s and the pool is open! It is summer my friends. The last few weeks were just what I was praying for. Restful, a time of reflection and I […]
<photo credit> Yesterday I wasn’t feeling well, so I found a spot on the couch and hung out there for a bit. I was quite amazed impressed what happened when I sat on the sidelines for a bit. Within a couple of hours I could barely see the floor as most of the game closet had […]
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Mason’s school. Two weeks later is the last week of school so I’ve been gathering some ideas to celebrate Mason’s teacher. She is a winner and was a perfect teacher for Mason’s first year at school. Here are some things I’ve found… Source: littlepumpkingrace.blogspot.com via Aubrey on Pinterest […]
Source: impressyourkids.org via Melody on Pinterest The job description of a parent is tiring, nerve wracking and a crazy maker at times. But when done intentionally, with hope, purpose and with direction from the One who gave these little ones to us it makes sense. Wow, there is no better job. There will come […]
photo credit The dishes don’t get done. The piles of stuff still lay unclaimed for their original places. I selfishly zone out and check my phone one more time. There are tantrums, talking back and timeouts. I don’t get a quiet time or work out in. I operate out of my own will and not […]
We have been pressing on in memorizing a verse a month as a family. We have gotten into the routine of making some kind of project out of it and then hanging it on the kitchen door where it is most visible as we go in and out. I’ve been surprised how well the kids […]
“I feel lucky when my mom gives me love.” Mason brought this home from school this week. Talk about melting a mama’s heart! He doesn’t care that I mess up, that I have to ask for forgiveness more times than I would like to admit. He forgets when I respond out of anger and yell […]
Last week we encountered a situation with the neighbor kids. After conversations were had and things were sorted out all is well but I was reminded of the fact that one of my roles as a mother is to be their protector. And last week I realized I was kinda taking that role a little […]
photo credit As I was running this morning I found myself asking “Is it worth it?” I’m training for a marathon right now and I’m attempting to stay on a running schedule. But it’s dark and cold and I’m sacrificing sleep for this run right now. So the question comes to mind “Is this worth […]