Inspired to Just Have Some Fun – A fun-filled day inspired by Sarah Mae’s latest book, Longing for Paris. Longing for Paris was an excellent read. Sarah Mae focuses on the dreams that were built into each of us. “Some dreams are woven into our souls from our Creator.” Some of our dreams seem unattainable because…
As Summer Fades into School Days
Just as summer fades into autumn. As the long warm days are fleeting. Just as the strong sun rays diminish. Just as the long park days and wading in the creek becomes a faint memory. These days with my kids will too. I’m weary of spending them frustrated and uptight. I’m tired of giving…
3 Simple Ways to Make Him #1
My life is pure chaos some days. I’m past the years of dirty diapers and baby’s wails. But with three children in tow at all times I find it increasingly hard in the summer to just be. To be still enough to hear. To be quiet enough to understand. To be soaked up in…
What I Didn’t Get For Mother’s Day
So Sunday was the big day. Mothers all over are honored for their hard work, compassion and selflessness. What a terrific way to honor those people that brought us into the world and gave so much for us! This Mother’s Day I wasn’t given chocolates or engraved jewelry or a fancy brunch at a…
Best Mom – Worst Mom The Highs and Lows of Parenting
Best Mom. Worst Mom. I won the award for both today. How ironic… The Low Today was pajama day at school. Mama didn’t know it was pajama day at school. My kindergartener was reminding me as we were walking out the door. I grabbed his binder and checked but it said ‘wear red’ day….
Everyday Miracles in Raising My Children
I’ve been struggling in several areas of parenting lately. Times when I don’t know what to say any more. Times when I don’t feel like saying what I’ve already said 88 1/2 times before. The 1/2 time being, I start saying it and then just stopped because I am so tired of hearing myself…
Teaching Your Child How to Pray (Free Printable)
Teaching Your Child to Pray – Prayers to pray with your kids. These prayer prompts help as we teach our children to pray to God. I don’t know about you but nothing I do as a parent can be more effective than to teach my children how to love the Lord. To love God through…
