10 Truths about Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

family, funny stories

A couple of months ago, I began working for Monterey Premier’s blog, Engaging WorkLife. This is an exciting opportunity for me that has the fingerprints of Heaven all over it. This job arrived exactly when I needed one. So now sometimes my articles are over there instead of over here, but I will always post a link to let you know. Today’s is seriously worth reading. You will laugh, and you will nod. If you have kids or ever have […]

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Caleb, Aiden, and the Wolf: Creative Tales From California

art, decorating, fall, family, funny stories, homeschool, parenting

Today I want to talk about creativity. When I was a child, it was greatly celebrated, but I was never so sure that I actually possessed any of this creativity stuff. There were only two subjects I disliked in school: P.E. (We’ve talked about this) and Art. Yep. I never liked Art. I love to admire other people’s artwork. I would just rather not make any myself. Sure, I write all the time. Non-fiction. All of my work is simply […]

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How to Make Fire with a Magnifying Glass

home school, homeschool, parenting, science

Last weekend we were enjoying a leisurely weekend of letting the kids play in the backyard while we visited with family. Caleb, who loves all things science-related, asked Alan if he could show him how to use the sun’s light and a magnifying glass to make fire. Deep down, I guess we are all like cave-men because every one of us was full of joy to watch this happen. I had never actually seen this done before. The sun was […]

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Exciting News for Us: Epilepsy Update

epilepsy

I only have 10 minutes to type out this update, so I’ll cut straight to the chase. WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! After years of having to give Caleb seizure medication, he many finally get to come off of it. Caleb is so excited that he is actually willing to endure another EEG. He is no fan of EEGs. Let me tell you. He is permanently weary of all things doctor related due to all of the medical tests he’s had […]

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Navigating Preschool Life: A Mom’s Expectation Makeover

babies, baby, big family life, toddlers
changing expectations for sanity

I came across this OLD post that I wrote in 2013. I emphasize that it’s from 2013 because I do not want any of you to get all excited and start thinking I’m expecting a baby. There’s no baby. I’m so sorry to disappoint you. Ha! I’m sharing this because I want every pre-school mom I know to read it.  Some of you are like me, and you are busy, busy, busy with those little ones, and you are disappointed […]

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When Your Problems Won’t Go Away

Bible

Have you ever had a problem that no matter what you tried, it would not go away? Ten years ago, I thought it was a fluke. I thought it just needed to be quickly fixed, and then we would move on with our lives. It took longer than I figured, but it did mostly eventually go away. Until it didn’t, because eventually it showed back up, bringing a friend with it. So now there were 2 problems. The medical people […]

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Why You NEED MOPS/Mom’s Next

friends, parenting

You may be thinking, “Yes! MOPS! I love MOPS!!” Or you may be thinking, “What the heck is MOPS?” Well, either way, come check out my article today at Monterey Premier’s Engaging WorkLife, and find out why moms need MOPS/ Mom’s Next. Just click here or on the photo above.

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What do I wear to the wedding?

fashion, parenting

I have a wedding to go to tomorrow. Oh, and Alan won’t be here to help me get the boys ready. He had a prior commitment, so I gotta figure out what we  are all going to wear by tomorrow. Plus, I’m paying for THREE private school tuitions, so do not even say the words “shop” to me. There will be no shopping. Here are my options. The wedding is outdoors. I am told the groomsmen will not be wearing […]

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“Are you so happy, Mom?”

God, God provides, joy, parenting

John David asks me one question every single day. “Mom, are you so happy? I just want you be happy, Mom.” If I cry, he can’t take it. “No, Mom! I just want you be happy!” If I get stressed and start rushing around, “Mom, I just want you be happy!” If he’s in trouble for something, well, if John David gets in trouble for something he does that thing that little kids do that will melt your heart. He […]

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Eat Better, Feel Better

food, food allergies, funny stories, healthy eating, ventricular tachycardia

This week I have two cardiology appointments. The one yesterday was fairly easy, and all went smoothly. John David, my faithful sidekick, tagged along for that one. I think he fully entertained the cardiac floor of the hospital. My favorite part was the bit he did with the crayons. See, I brought a brand new box of 24 crayons along. New crayons interest people more than old ones. JD enjoyed the crayons very much, but I’m not sure that he […]

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