I had three kids in tow, a pregnant belly, bags falling off my shoulders, and cupcakes balanced in one hand as I ran through the doors. I’m sure I looked more like a backpacker late for a train than an organized mom headed to homeschool day at the YMCA. The kids had various classes. I…
My eight year old son entered a sport cake decorating contest and the boy with the best cake got a basketball. I didn’t have time to bake the cake and so I picked up one from the bakery. For the decorations, I bought donuts and cookies for my son to make baseballs, basketballs, and soccer…
Education is more interesting when we implement activities that feed our children’s souls. This is the beauty of homeschooling. So how do we help our kids discover their interests? This is how – We spend hours upon hours watching and listening. We explore life together by going places and meeting others. We provide stimulating material…
Moms want to be cared for when life gets hard. We desire empathy and compassion. We appreciate support from other Moms. We accept words of affirmation and comfort. We want to love others like we want to be loved. But here is the thing, males don’t want us to fuss over them like we do…
Wouldn’t you agree that best friends are good listeners? I like hanging out with other ladies who want to hear my ideas and feelings. Great listeners are those who are not quick to give you advice unless asked. Good friends show empathy!! Kids also want to be known through their words. They have stories to…
How many times have we said to our kids, “What were you thinking?” Meaning – weren’t you thinking? Does this comment sound familiar? “How many times do I have to tell you the same thing over and over again?” Meaning – don’t you listen or think about what I say? And how is this working…
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds… Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. DEUTERONOMY 11:18–19 NIV I have been struggling with how to teach my children – about God,…
I’m constantly trying new ways to manage time and balance life. It’s like a dance. There are times when I’m stepping on toes or my toes are being stepped on. It’s hard to tune into the beat of the music when my mind is full of rules. I love watching dancers. Their eyes are focused…
There were heavy sighs followed by eye rolls. I didn’t think my request was that demanding, but apparently I had pushed too far. Again. “Please? If you just smile nicely and look like you love each other, this will be over fast, and I won’t ask for any more!” That promise worked just long…
I care about my children’s feelings. I want them to feel respected and appreciated. I want them to know that they are valuable and that they are more important to me than anything else. My family comes first in my life. They are a gift from God and I cherish every second with them. I…
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