We have officially been married for 13 years. I don’t remember our exact wedding vows, but we believe that when you make a promise, you keep it. Here’s my more technical–specific to Alan and me– translation of the vows we should have made…. to have and to hold, from this day forward, even when we are apart for months and even a year at a time, when you are getting on my nerves and I’m driving you nuts and acting […]
» Read moreThis is the big week, the BIG BIG week. The boys are going to Vacation Bible School, at our very own church. So yes, that means I am going to help. It’s an embarrassingly minimal amount of helping, really. I basically signed up to help lead around 2nd and 3rd graders and listen to them say Bible verses. I haven’t decorated or contributed in any other way. So why is this a big deal? Because we have the only two […]
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(Please note that I do collect advertising fees when you purchase through links on my page to Money Saving Mom or Amazon. However, I am not affiliated with Brain Pop. How I wish I were!) I’ve mentioned before that Brain Pop Jr. is a hit at our house. As part of my planning for next year, Cycle 1 of Classical Conversations, I combed through each week and lined up the material with the corresponding videos. I am not a Brain […]
» Read moreI stepped outside to take out the recycling. Joshua, Caleb, Daniel, and a neighborhood friend were all playing in and around the trees on the hill behind our house. I heard Caleb ask, “Master Joshua, how much longer do we have to train?” Gracious. Two new seven-year-old boys have moved onto our street in the past few weeks. Joshua and Caleb’s world keeps getting happier and happier. ******** Right now it’s recess time at “Yawn City Elementary School.” Daniel keeps […]
» Read moreIf you’re hoping for another funny story about flying with all our boys, you are sort of in luck. 😉 This photo is us waiting at baggage claim at 11:30 pm, filing claims for lost luggage–on New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year to us! Hang with me, this is a long one… Upon our arrival to the South, we realized we were missing a bag. We reported it, and 10 days later, that bag was still missing. That’s unusual. Airlines […]
» Read moreToday I left Alan with all three boys, ages 2 to 6, while I went to the chiropractor’s office and to Target. I heard the sweetest, sweetest words when I got home. “It was….that kid…..no, not just him, that one too. Oh my gosh. April, please don’t leave me here alone with them again.” “Where’s Caleb?” “Huh? Oh, I don’t know. He’s fine. At least he’s been entertaining himself!” BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Now, of course, Alan was JOKING about me not leaving him […]
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Today I have a mental health expert here to help us with talking to our teenagers when they are anxious. I am certainly no expert in this field. I don’t know about you, but I have three teenagers and need all the help I can get. Whether your teenager identifies as “anxious” or not, chances are they will have times where they absolutely are anxious. I think it’s unavoidable. Our mental health expert is here to provide us with tips […]
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Today I want to share with y’all my new favorite online stores. These stores have cute stuff, perfect for your Christmas list. #1. Marley Lilly is the most fun place to shop online. I am not sponsored by Marley Lilly, nor am I an affiliate. This does not make me any money to say this. I just love this place. You can order anything monogrammed from Marley Lilly, and it does not come all the way from China! This stuff […]
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With thousands of dig sites in Israel, scientists are constantly coming across exciting archaeology finds that support the Bible. There are books upon books about biblical archaeology. There is even a monthly magazine that reports on archaeological findings that relate to the Bible. I will link you to some of my favorite archaeology books at the end of this article. But for now, I want to share 10 exciting and relevant artifacts when it comes to the Bible. When I […]
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If you made a list of goals for 2020, you should go back and look at them. It might be funny!! I did that this morning, but mine weren’t all that funny. Here’s the basic gyst: Lose 10 pounds. —————Okay. I lost 3. Whatever, I will take it. Motivate my unmotivated son.——–He is WAY more motivated now, but that took getting Dad and teachers and virtual school and growing up all involved. I cannot take credit for this. Help the […]
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