January 7, 2010
It’s been one of those “hard to be a mom” days.
Yes, I’ll just admit it.
I was sorely disappointed in some of my childrens’ choices, and so in like manor, my reaction equaled the quality of their poor decisions.
Plain and simple, I reacted in frustration, rather than responding with wisdom.
I’ve shared how “I want to be a YES mom,” but sometimes, it is quite the challenge. One of the ways I am spending January is by encouraging my children in the little things. Sometimes the pursuit of the big thing is the focus, my goal is for them us to pursue excellence of character in the little things.
Remembering the Little Things
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December 26, 2009
Starting new traditions is a bit like going on a first date. It looks promising before the actual time together, but after the fact one must weigh the pros and cons, and decide whether or not to commit to another try.
Well, when Sheetz Gas Station advertised free coffee treats on Christmas day, we knew this might be the start of a blessed new tradition.
Gathering on Christmas day with extended family from our homestead, we put meals together and then delivered them to refugee families (post to come). When my frugal partner in crime (niece in the middle) shared that Sheetz was sharing their coffee, we couldn’t think of a better way to end our Christmas Day.
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