Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there’s one thing that’s been a constant in our home, it’s the way our eldest always has his little sister’s best interest at heart. He cares for her. He [...]
My Son’s First Kiss
Jan13
For years now, we have encouraged our sons to wait and guard a girl’s heart before he ever thinks about taking that first special kiss. A kiss is sacred and too many take that special moment for granted. Well, times [...]
It’s a Relationship
Aug26
I’m stepping out of my typical frugal living, saving money, family manager tips and ideas “hat” to continue a series I have been sharing this summer. Honored, Humbled, Humiliated, Frustrated, Loved, Worried, Overwhelmed, Incapable… In this 4th of five posts [...]
Food + Family = Ulterior Motives?
Jul24
My special spaghetti sauce simmered on the stove throughout the entire day enabling the spices to marinade, and the amazing aroma to permeate our home. Earlier, freshly ground wheat flour was milled for the homemade French bread recipe my family [...]
Frugal Summer Fun Ideas
Jul18
In some parts of the world, summer vacation is drawing to a close. In others, there are still several weeks left of rest and relaxation to enjoy. Whether you’re in mid-Summer or Summer’s End, there’s still great fun to be [...]
Talking to your Tween and Teen
May8
The eve of my 17th Mother’s Day comes to a close, and a myriad of feelings have swirled throughout the day. I look at my “babies” above, and I am ever cognizant that the days are long, but the years [...]
“The Smell of a Man…”
May2
I remember the first time I saw our eldest son’s feet. They were perfect. Every line and detail were just precious, but the thing I loved most was the smell. Is it odd that there’s something about the smell of [...]
Don’t Fret the Sweat: Talking with Tweens
Apr22
Sweat, Body Odor, Hormones, Drama, Peer Influence….AHHHH! Even though I was a youth pastor to Middle School and High School Age students for years, and I geared up over and over for what it would be like when our own [...]
Kids, Chores, Questions and the Answer…
Apr15
With five children ranging in age from seven to seventeen, kids and their chores have been at the forefront of my mind for over a decade. I could write a book on all the varying strategies we have tried and [...]
My Mommy Mess-Up Moment
Feb27
It’s been awhile since I’ve messed up as a mother. Well, wait a minute. I better retract that statement. I mess up all the time. I mess up every day in fact, but it’s done quite nicely in the privacy [...]
The Greatest Show on Earth
Feb11
Until today, I had only been to the Ringling Brothers Circus once, yet the memories were still magical. Tonight, I was able to share those memories with our children, and give them that same gift. The gift of wonder and [...]
Where’s the Delight?
Jan20
It’s been five days since the snow hit the south, and somehow, it’s just not the same wonder that I recalled as a child. Closing my eyes, I remember my childhood snow days. Days filled with delight. Days that kept [...]
Just Smile
Jan17
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. – Victor Hugo A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home. ~Author Unknown Every time you smile at someone, it [...]
It’s So Worth It!
Jan8
Yesterday was one of those bad mom kind of days. The kind of day where you spend hours pouring into your children, yet wonder if they have ears to hear? The kind of day when, once you lay your head [...]
In Just a Blink…
Dec25
On this Christmas Day, as I ponder the miracle of my Lord’s Birth, and rejoice in His gift to us, it also allows me some quiet moments to pause and ponder. I glanced back this week at some old pictures [...]
