Category: Christian Living
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The Buyers
Every once in a while, my kids say something that causes my husband and I to roll with laughter. Inappropriate or not, sometimes they simply crack us up. Those are treasured moments in my heart…the spontaneous break out of laughter and smiles…and utmost silliness. Knowing that they earned a well deserved laugh, both of my…
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The Deer
Woodland creatures freak me out. Don’t get me wrong…I’m not an animal hater… I walk around holding my cat-like it’s a baby. But in the wild…or the confines of my neighborhood…or upon encounter on my morning run….just not a fan. It all started when I realized that those low flying birds at daybreak are not,…
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The No’s.
The word “No” is an immediate reminder to all parents why not to rush your children to talk. We anticipate that moment something fierce, don’t we? The first time I heard my sweet little girls talk it brought tears to my eyes. Just recalling those moments sends them rushing back to fill up my eyes…
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The Homework
Cute picture, right? She has a dream, alright. My daughter, Brianne, has talked about being a zoo doctor ever since she could…well, talk. Now, she’s gone from just talking about it to writing it down….herself. One step closer. As a parent, I become all-consumed, at times, in trying to make sure my daughter does everything,…
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The Nutty Noodles
Any parent familiar with what a toddler taste bud debate of a disaster dinner-time can be no doubt, like me, takes solace in a predictable lunchtime menu. PB&J, or some variation of, with fruit of some kind. That’s what they eat every day. It’s not the worst thing in the world, but I have to…
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