“Do-over!” How many times did you say that phrase as a kid? And how many times were you granted that coveted do-over? My husband and I have just been given a parenting do-over, and since we adopted our sweet girls, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I will do differently this time … [Read more…]
A woman finds out she’s expecting her first child. She is overjoyed, and she thanks God for this precious gift. She begins to pray for her child, for their development in her womb, for good health when they’re born, and then for their life, that they will follow Jesus, maybe even change the world. Then … [Read more…]
Parenting toddlers really teaches you patience. And if you still have some to learn, you get to go round two when they’re teens. We have only toddlers and teens in the house right now and it sure is taxing. I will be the most patient person on the planet after this. Or I’ll be insane. … [Read more…]
People look at my life and sometimes ask, “How do you do it all?” The easy answer is, I don’t. I don’t because I can’t. I can’t go to every high school soccer game, take my toddlers to the park every nice day we have, prepare healthy meals every night, and vacuum the house every … [Read more…]
Attention anyone who hasn’t had a toddler in the house for ten years or more: you forgot. There are many, many things that you forgot. You’ve forgotten all the craziness and just remember the happy times. And in this case, it’s a good thing to forget. It’s how we can look at little ones and … [Read more…]