The place I call home is full of memories, it’s full of my family and it’s comfortable. There is a sigh of peace and relief when I walk through the door. It is safe. Even though I haven’t lived in that home for over 10 years, there is something about leaving. Each time I leave […]
In my 5 1/2 years of being a mom I am happy to say there are a few things I have figured out. Not that I do these things well all of the time but it isn’t a point of confusion or mystery to me anymore. One of these things is how to help my […]
photo credit The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8 I read this verse and it seems pretty much impossible to carry this out as a mom. Oh, I would like to say that I do this day in, day out. But I don’t. The endless questions, the […]
photo credit There are some tell tale signs that Spring and warm weather have arrived. Whether it is here to say I don’t know but for now our family is embracing it with open arms. Here are some sure signs that Spring is here or near. Dinner prep and dinner time are way later than […]
Already, there had been crying, shouting, discipline required, countless questions and demands. It was only 7:30 am. I’ve had the touch of the flu this weekend. My energy was low. I sat in the chair attempting to read my bible amidst the chaos that was swirling around me and I thought “I don’t know if […]
photo credit This idea has been rolling around the blogsphere. A list of DO’s and DON’Ts of our family. It’s so easy to compare ourselves to other friends, mama’s, wives, families. It’s also easy to focus on things I DON’T do. But like my friend Julie said there are a lot of things I do […]
My fuel for the morning. I’m feeling it. Physically tired, a little scattered, a little overwhelmed. So I’m filling up on two things that really never fail me. The Word and coffee. A to the Men. Happy Thursday.
It was a year ago tomorrow that we moved to Indiana and into our home. Today we celebrated Valentines Day with 4 families in our neighborhood and we had a wonderful time. There were 20 kids ages 1-15, some big families in attendance! We played silly games, made crafts and filled up on lots of […]
photo credit Have you ever had that feeling of overwhelming thankfulness for something that you get to have and be a part of everyday? Like your family? Sure, I’m always thankful for these people that God has given me to do life with. But it’s not everyday that I am filled up and over flowing […]
Almost everyday one of the kids will say something that cracks me up. I’m sure they do not intend on being so funny but it sure does make their mama laugh. And each time I tell myself “Don’t forget that. Write that one down.” And you know. I don’t. And I forget it, within .2 […]