I went into parenting thinking that I had all the answers. It only took a week with a newborn for me to realize that I did not know it all. When my kids were toddlers I went to bed most nights feeling overwhelmed. The preschool years got easier in some ways and more difficult in…
by Rebeca Jones The wrinkly stranger pooped. Again. I looked up at the kind nurse charting my vitals and gestured feebly. “Do you want me to show you again, honey?” Her eyes crinkled a bit as she set down her clipboard and grabbed a new diaper from the bag of freebies on my bedside tray. …
“I am not a robot,” said my five year old daughter to my husband and me as we were driving her to her friend’s house. Our daughter had it with us telling her what she can and can’t do. This wasn’t the response we were looking for. A yes sir would have been more appropriate. …
About three years ago my husband accepted a new position in his work that brought us back to our home state of Colorado. We said farewell to a church we loved and to our many friends. We had done life together for six years; celebrating births, laughter, adoption, heartaches, and blessings. As we said good-bye…
Please pick up five things to throw away I tell my kids as I park our truck in front of the house. My truck has turned into everyone’s trash can. Not proud to admit this, but we eat on the go all the time. It’s a habit that seems too big to break. When I…
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I missed posting, but I also enjoyed focusing on one thing and that of course was my family. So I am glad to be back. I’m excited to share this post with all of you. It’s about art and I love kids art!!!! I’m not as brave as…
What can I say when every picture says it all? I Just want to share a little Thanksgiving treat for all my Blogger Friends and Followers. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. Enjoy the pictures and thanks so much for being a part of my blog community. I will be taking some time off from…
Today joining us is a very creative, talented, and fun loving person who has a gift in homemaking. Her adorable cabin up in the mountains is filled with decorative treasures that she has collected and made over the years. I am so proud to introduce to you my sister Heidi Hopkins who shares tips on decorating. Over the many years…
Six years ago I remember rubbing my big round tummy and wondering who is this little one that I call Jelly Bean. Rocking back and forth resting my heavy pregnant feet, visions of me holding my newborn in my arms filled my tired mind with delight. Falling asleep in the middle of the day happened…
Teaching children at a young age that God has a plan for them. God made them on purpose and for purpose. Every child has something to give and we all add value. Our life matters. A great book for counting your blessings and giving thanks. My son said to me after reading this, “Mom I…
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