Do You Want to Be Moved?
…Just watch a double handful of former would-be street kids, abandoned, abused, and neglected–but now accepted, loved, and taken into a home, into a family–huddle together in front of a computer
Summer Reading 2011
After seeing all the advertisements for kids to read this summer, I became inspired to do some more reading, too! I had such a good time with these books that
Protected Stump
As most Bradford Pears will ultimately do, half of our tree fell down in a storm. We called several tree trimming companies, but their prices were hiked up, and they
Nap?
After Mr. C came out from his nap today… Me: Did you sleep? Clayton: Yep. Me: Good! Clayton: I didn’t close my eyes.
No Love
I was lying on the floor the other day, hanging out with Mr. C and Little E, and Mr. C had been standing on my back, frequently falling and bruising
Paper Towel Tie Dye
I saw this “science experiment” in Parents magazine, so I thought I’d try it. Mr. C and his friends loved it, and it was really easy! You take a marker,
Marked
When I was at church on Sunday, I felt like the Holy Spirit whispered something into my heart. Maybe it came from my own head, but it didn’t feel like
Why, Little E?
Have you ever looked at your child and started asking why? For example… Why, Little E, must you take out every plastic baggy out of the box and strew them
Why, Mr. C?
Are there any mysteries you’d like solved about your child? Here are some things I wonder about Mr. C: Why, Mr. C, do you refuse to eat any fruit at any
My Favorite Moments
Although it challenges me, and sometimes because it challenges me, I love motherhood. I’ve read many lists of reasons why motherhood is fulfilling and precious, but MY favorite moment in motherhood