A lot of schools start up today in our area and possibly in yours too. We all remember those first day jitters and excitement. New backpacks, new school clothes and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils accompany little feet walking into hallways. Soon enough though the newness wears off and the pressures of school work, mean kids and peer pressure can take its toll on our ... Read More »
Family
My mouth got me in trouble at the car dealership
So my van, AKA "the gold bomb", has about exploded for the final time sending us into an avid auto search for the last few months. When the lining of the roof starts hanging lower than the seats you know you need to upgrade. And we're just not even going to talk about the hint of painted letters "Community Cares" that still linger on the windows even after multiple scrub ... Read More »
Road trip hilarity
So this is what happens when you say we're traveling to the Mountains old school style with no electronics. You see the excitement. I was hoping it might spur on some great sibling conversations in the backseat. The best we got was Sophie saying, "Hey, Mitch, is that hair I see on your upper lip?" Mitchell all manlike says, "Why yes it is." With her eyes rolling and a sigh she ... Read More »
When all hell breaks loose on Sunday morning
You are not the only one whose household can go haywire on Sunday morning before leaving church. I promise. There will be time that if it can go wrong it will go wrong on Sunday - either before you get to church or on the way to church. I'm not gloom and doom girl speaking I'm just the voice of reality. So when you show up to church and the older lady in her perfectly pressed ... Read More »
Observations of an older woman
I love my Mom and she loves me but even in our close relationship things like this come out of our mouth: Me: Mom, you aren't making any sense! Mom: Well, you aren't making any understanding. Followed with an eruption of laughter from both sides. After spending 6 weeks together interrupted by only a few days here and there I learned some things about my Mom. She has a ... Read More »
Helping our kids navigate social media
Our teenage son is wanting to have his own Youtube account so he can upload videos. He has no other personal social media outlet at this point because I'm a nazi Mom when it comes to protecting my kids online. I've seen too many families and kids hurt by the crap that's out there. Addictions started by accidentally discovering porn and major self image issues because of ... Read More »
4 ways to help your kids have summer devotions
Oh how fast the Summer can fly when you're swimming, camping and vacationing! And it's so easy to let our time in God's word be neglected. How much harder for our kids to keep their time in the Word if they're not being encouraged by their parents. So here's just a few thoughts on how parents can help their kids cultivate their walk with God. 1) Make devotions a part of your ... Read More »
Practical cups of cold water
I share this post after having been on the receiving end of encouragement for the last month. "Cups of cold water" as Jesus puts it in Matthew 10:42, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” I am taking note of how God is using others to encourage our ... Read More »