Hey there, Jenn, I got your “hint, hint” loud and clear! You asked for some ideas of fun activities over the summer, so here you go. And some of you…
Children
Leftovers, Again?
When I was a kid I used to get so disappointed when my mom told me we were having leftovers for dinner. I don’t know why, but for some reason…
Surviving the Strong-Willed Child
I used to laugh when my mother-in-law Darlyne told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That’s until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad.
What’s in a MOM: How do we do the mommy balancing act?
“The juggler in the circus,” “A stay-at-home mom in the business of raising successful children,” “COM (Chief Operations Manager),” and my favorite, “Your Majesty.” The above resulted when I asked…
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom to Young Children
Make your relationship with the Lord your number one priority. If you’re too busy for God, you’re just plain too busy. Make time for the most important things. You won’t…
Weekly MOMents — Spring Break Week
Some kiddos just finished spring break week. Instagram threads are filled with vacation photos and ideas for easy going unscheduled time — picnic with friends in the park, reading books,…
Keeping the “Little” in My Girl
For generations, grandmothers have been admonishing young mothers to, “Enjoy this time! They grow up so fast! They’ll be grown and gone before you know it!” While it was hard to imagine…
“Mommy, I’m Bored!”
“Mommy, I’m bored!” How many times a day do you hear those words? I hear them a lot. Once a week, several of my friends try to get together over…
Lovin’ On my Kids!
When I see the words “lovin’ on my kids” I envision wrapping my arms around them, breathing in their sweet scent (well, at least after a bath), kissing their foreheads…
Winning the Cultural War in Our Homes
I recently heard a minister on the radio say that as Christians, we should live our lives like we’re on a war ship, not a cruise ship! The analogy resonated…