A new calendar. A blank slate. Does yours pristinely shine from the side of your fridge or is your planner already buried beneath a stack of to-do’s? I have to remember…
14 years and 7 kids ago, we started a tradition. When little Ben (then 2 years old) received a gift, we taught him to write a thank you note before opening and playing…
It’s quiet. Judah and Noelle are in their rooms playing, Joe is standing guard just outside my door valiantly handling the various interruptions of “quiet time.” For weeks I’ve been…
It’s here… The moment has arrived, The Big Day. The box opens, eager hands grab at the crisp untouched workbook; the cover is still shiny, the corners still sharp. My…
“God Kisses” I call them. Those tangible moments when I feel the Father’s affectionate eye twinkle on me… Unexpected. Sudden. Sweet. A reminder that He sees me, knows my every…
Homeschooling reminds me of a can of Great Stuff. Great Stuff is the spray insulation you use to fill holes in walls… you know what I’m talking about. It’s nice and…
You were supposed to have your chores done an hour ago! I asked you to clean off the table after breakfast so we can do school… I know I told you to…
