I’m sitting here… in a quiet house. Staring at the Christmas tree glowing in the dark living room. December always seems like the hardest month to get through. It’s a tough time of year when loved ones who aren’t with us, either spiritually or physically, are missed. Our family has dealt with both… The absence …
It’s the holidays, which means lots of get-togethers with family, friends, and coworkers. As both a child and a parent, I always loathe these for one single reason…. all the people that feel entitled to hug and kiss on my children. I remember those awkward hugs and wet kisses being forced upon my cheeks as a child. …
Today is a day that will go down in history. No matter what side you are on, or what belief system and/or political party you subscribe to, I think we can all agree that today’s election is monumental. Never before has the United States seen an election like this. And I’m scared as hell. I …
I was with my two youngest (8 & 2) at a local craft fair a few weekends ago. We were eating some snacks and sharing a table with a lady and her granddaughter. While we were sitting there, I overheard the lady being quite short and rude with the little girl several times. Yet, she’d …
I recently went to lunch with a dear friend. Both of us had our children with us. We sat there, visiting and eating in a family restaurant with four children ranging from ages 2-10 years old. And I suddenly became painfully aware of something we were both doing too much of. Now, one would think …
Motherhood is isolating. Amidst the laughter, toothless smiles, and sticky, sweet fingers, there is a loneliness that pervades and snatches a bit of the sunshine. So often a thankless job, we get paid in boogery kisses, paint smeared on papers, and meals devoured for their yumminess. The creation of motherhood is trying. Opening our hearts for …
Recently a reader posed the question on whether or not it’s okay for Christians to play Pokémon. Now, before she asked, I had never given either of my children’s interest in Pokémon a second thought in regards to how it connected to our faith. My immediate response is, of course. Pokémon is fine for Christians …
Oh my, friends! Do you know that I’ve been wanting to share this with you for almost 2 years? When we found out that we were pregnant with Sunny, one of my first thoughts was, “Oh geez. Where are we going to put her and her stuff?” All three bedrooms of our small home were already …
Children learn to be fearless in their faith by watching those around them. One of my favorite traditions that our family has is saying grace before meals. There’s nothing that warms the heart faster than seeing little hands folded under bowed heads, while their tiny voices give thanks for their food. In talking with other parents here …
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mabel’s Labels. I received a voucher to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. One of my best summers was spent working as a camp counselor when I was 20. It was a life changing …
