Today marks two weeks and two days that my husband and I have been caring for our newest grandchild (#3, almost three months old) during the workday. I’m happy to report that we–and the baby–are doing well! I haven’t gotten … Continue reading →
In Australia the school year follows the calendar year so this last week has included a lot of new beginnings. The children are back at school, with new teachers and newly mixed friendship groups. The two playgroups I attend have … Continue reading →
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Philippians 1:3 NIV By this time we’ve thrown out tucked away all our Christmas greeting cards. Beyond pulling them out for kids winter art projects or snip off … Continue reading →
Reading to our children begins when they are babies. We start with short, chubby boardbooks which have only a few words per page. Then we read nursery rhymes or preschool picture books that are more word-play than story. When a … Continue reading →
“Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.” ~ Max Lucado February is the month of love. A month of hearts and flowers. A month of romance. … Continue reading →
It is always a joy to find books with meaning to read with my grandchildren and The Girl Whose Heart Was Too Big by author Natalie Carlisle is just one of those great finds. The character is a tiny little … Continue reading →