I love playing with children. The inner child in me is always on the surface ready to have fun. I recall when my oldest daughter explained why she thought I had five children, including one fourteen years her junior. She … Continue reading →
If someone were to ask you how your children would know you were a Christian, how would you answer them? Try some of these possible responses on for size… I go to church every Sunday and take them to Sunday … Continue reading →
It began something like this: my daughter (14), son (4) and I were sitting at the dinner table. Dinner was ‘mummy-special-salad’ and quickly cooked chicken skewers. “I don’t want to eat this dinner!” came the defiant proclamation from across the … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
A meme floating around Facebook says, “All these moms are on Pinterest making their own soap and reindeer-shaped treats, and I’m all like ‘I took a shower and kept the kids alive.’” Although it’s supposed to be humorous, my guess … Continue reading →
My husband and I returned just days ago from a week of visiting our oldest daughter and her family, which includes our two oldest grandsons–almost 7 and nearly 2. Both a-c-t-i-v-e little boys! We had tons of fun. We had … Continue reading →