In my attempt to make these long winter months as fun as possible, I’ve taken the kids sledding twice this past week. The first trip out was to a good friend’s house. T-Rex had a minor mishap with a tree, but quickly got back on the horse – er sled, although he’s still rightfully concerned […]
Little Miss Sunshine
The guide to little brothers
I have a little brother whom I love dearly. I am also married to a little brother and I’m parenting a little brother. As I’ve been raising a little brother over the past four years, I’ve come to understand my own brother and my husband a little bit better. I’ve also come to realize that […]
Learning to Listen
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 It was a typical Thursday morning around here. I was urging, pleading the kids to move faster…get in the car…buckle up, please go go go! For some reason we have no trouble getting to the bus stop three days a […]
six years
Six years ago my world was turned upside down, and it’s never been the same. Nor would I want it to be. In fact, I can barely remember what life was like before Little Miss Sunshine was born. She bounced into our room a little after 6 a.m. this morning (usually I’m dragging her out […]
mini me
She’s turning into me. With a vengeance. With a double portion. At an earlier age. I’m scared. For me. Scene 1 – yesterday, leaving for Bible study. I’m wearing jeans, a long sweater, and ballet flats with no socks. Little Miss looks at me and says, “Just so you know, Mom, your feet are going […]
Wish list
About this time of year, most kids start circling things they want out of toy advertisements. My kids? They start circling things in the JoAnns ad. Little Miss got a hold of it and circled a little sewing machine. And then she asked me how many stitch patterns it could do. Naturally. You can’t have […]