parenting

I did try.

The day I tried to take sleepy JD to Joshua's basketball game.... Today is Joshua's very first basketball game. I…

9 years ago

We are not polar bears. Don’t struggle alone.

Being a mom these days feels sort of like trying to accomplish the impossible. Clean the house, feed the people…

9 years ago

Will Nap Anywhere

There are many things my beautiful little boys do well. Yes, I am sorry. I said beautiful.  They are!! Handsome,…

9 years ago

A God We Can Depend On

If you're hoping for another funny story about flying with all our boys, you are sort of in luck. ;)…

9 years ago

Thank you. Merry Christmas. Excuse Me. I’m sorry.

When you travel cross-country for Christmas with four squirmy little boys, there are lots of opportunities to rub elbows with…

9 years ago

Frumpy Momma: Why It’s Time to Start Taking Care of Myself Again

I can't believe that's me. This is not me. Oh, but it is...oh, but it is. I don't know about…

10 years ago

Book Review: Watching Seeds Grow

Every once in a while I manage to actually read a book. It honestly doesn't happen that often. Jumping into…

10 years ago

Help! There’s a One Year Old in the Classroom!

 The morning hour was going extremely, unusually, unbelievably well today. No one was talking over anyone. No one was saying,…

10 years ago

Notes on Transitioning to Leading by Influence

My favorite points from chapter 2 of this book: 1. The second chapter includes a quiz to help you evaluate…

10 years ago

On Becoming Preteen Wise: April’s Notes, Chapter 1

I had an unusually hard day at Pacific Christian Academy today with my handsome and intelligent tween, so I'm finally…

10 years ago