Thoughts on Motherhood
Why I Won’t Share With My Husband
I admit it. I’m a food hoarder. My husband also has a blog and told me he was going to write about my food hoarding. I decided I would beat him to it to get my side out first. Point: me.
Read MoreThe Truth about Marriage
Last Saturday afternoon I was pulling weeds in my garden. I felt a tickle in my ear. I thought it must be sweat, but then the tickle turned into a flutter… inside my ear. I quickly realized, there was a bug in my ear. Oh! My! Gosh! I ran to the house in a panic and…
Read MoreHow One Sheet of Paper Can Keep Your Kids on Task all Summer
The first day of summer vacation was a bit rough in our house. I love having my kids home and don’t want to be the mom who dreads summer. We knew we had to do something different. I want my kids to have fun during the summer (a lot of fun), but I also want them to do chores, read, and keep their minds working. After a family council, this is what the four of us all agreed on.
Read MoreEight Reasons Why Moms are Awesome
The world wouldn’t be the same without moms. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are eight reasons why moms are awesome.
Read MoreValentine’s Day Service Mailboxes for Kids
While I know my kids love each other, there are times it’s hard to remember that. Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind them of that love. The best way to love someone more is to serve them. These adorable service mailboxes help them do just that.
Read MoreWhat I Want My Daughter to Know
A few weeks ago I saw a commercial for a women’s wrestling show. Rather than showcase their strength, physical ability and years of training it took to get to that point, the commercial showed these amazing athletic women in men’s dress shirts in sexy poses, showing more cleavage than a turkey on Thanksgiving Day.What bothered me most was that these strong, beautiful women allowed themselves and their accomplishments to be turned into sex symbols rather than standing up as examples for women everywhere.
Read MoreWhy I let my Son Quit Karate
I never understood how parents could let their kids quit activities. I assumed that once my children got involved in an activity, they would finish it, no matter what. So when my son came to me and asked if he could quit karate it was a hard thing for me. After a lot of thought, prayer, pro/con lists and tears, I finally told him I would support him in whatever decision he made. It was very humbling for me and now I understand why parents let their kids quit activities.
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