We are a family of many kids. Some grown and out of the nest, some in high school in the midst of cyberville, one in middle school, and even one…
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Cherish the Days
The other day while cleaning out a kitchen cabinet I came across a set of tiny lunchbox notes I’d found on clearance. I bought them for Eldest when she was…
“Inappropriate Movies, Books and Music, Oh My!”
I absolutely love that my 8th grade daughter wants to discuss concerns and temptations with me as she gets older. I love that she is learning to stand on her…
You are a Gift From Heaven
Our 5-year old son woke me up a few days ago in an unexpected and precious way. Jon David is the early bird in the family and I’m the night…
A Post About Absolutely Nothing?
It’s the middle of the day and I just spent the last hour sprawled out on my big lounge chair watching Tom and Jerry, even while my to-do list is dripping off the page….
Sleep-Deprived Mom
Hubby was out of town, I was propped up in bed reading The Five Love Languages of Teenagers, by Gary Chapman. My son was already asleep, and my daughter came…
Sleepless Moms
I am having a week where I am busier than usual, and add to that a sick kid, and sleep for me has been fleeting lately. Actually I have been feeling sort of…