Teaching Toddlers the Value of Each Day
My four year old son Kellus loves getting surprises. In fact, he loves them so much that anytime he thinks he’s done something good, he…
-
-
My Single Mom Plan – Step 1 Assume a Change of Plans
Honestly, can I please at least look like I have a little bit of my life together? Just one thing? A small thing would be…
-
Lunch Chef Wanted
(Morning moms need not apply) It was always this time of year that I’d hit Sam’s Club with a vengeance to finally be the mom…
-
Helping Kids by Telling Stories
A friend was making friendly conversation with my oldest son during that “shake the hand of the person next to you” time in church. “You…
-
The Importance of Building Character in Our Kids (From a Mom Who’s Been There)
It’s a lament that I have heard too many times to count. My child is going off to college, and I’m scared to death because…
-
Moving to Africa
Because many of you have been with me as I have been “growing up” in my motherhood, I am elated (and only slightly terrified) to…
-
Courageous Wives and Priscilla Shirer
I am sure you have heard it said that behind every great man there is a great and supportive woman. That axiom was proven true…
-
I Don’t Know How She Does It
I saw an ad for a new movie entitled, I Don’t Know How She Does It. I have a secret to share. She DOESN”T! In…
-
Mean Girls: My Story
A few nights ago found me at a dinner theater, silently viewing the musical Annie from a darkened front-row table. I watched with mixed emotions:…
-
Imaginary Friends are Universal
School in Albania starts on September 6th. This year my boy started 1st grade. I was dreading having him start school. School has been hard…
