So Much Chaos The baby woke me up at least four times last night; I stopped counting. The two-year-old woke up an hour and a half earlier than normal. One teen overslept and was late for school, while another said he’s taking a day off because he needs to sleep. Read more…
I love using holidays to teach my kids more about our Christian faith. Recently, I set out in search of some resources to help my little ones understand why we celebrate Easter. First, I went into a large secular bookstore hoping to find some inspiration. They had a whole display Read more…
Why has our society become so angry, offended, and seemingly bitter? The answer is complicated, I’m sure, but one thing I’ve noticed is that we have forgotten to be grateful. By definition, grateful means being appreciative or thankful. Sure, we set aside a few holidays to talk about being thankful, Read more…
“Sweetie, would you please put your cup in the sink?” …no response… “One, two…” …begins to move slowly… “Three!” …continues walking toward the sink and drops their cup in. Does this scene sound familiar? It’s easy to get into a rut of counting to three every time you ask your Read more…
Marriage after kids looks nothing like it did before kids. If you’ve been a parent for more than a few weeks, this probably sounds familiar: Marriage before kids….. Spontaneous date nights Weekly coffee dates Travel anywhere anytime Plenty of energy for a late movie Big celebrations for bdays and anniversaries Read more…
My name is Amy, and I am a potty training failure. The very term “potty training” gives me heart palpitations. A quick Google search tells me I am not alone. Struggling parents can find info on potty training boys, potty training a two-year-old, how to know when your child is 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 Read more…
Hey parents, how’s your summer going? Is it everything you dreamed of or everything you dreaded? If it’s everything you dreaded, or even if you’d just like to kick it up a notch, I’ve got some ideas for you. You’d be surprised at what a summer schedule can do for 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 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 Read more…