No matter where you live, this time of year can be rather blah. The excitement of the holidays are over, visiting family have returned home, and everyone has returned to the routine of work and school, anticipating spring break. After my post about waiting for spring, I had conversations here and on Facebook about surviving […]
Family
Spinning and breathless
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 […]
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 […]
Knocked Over!
A reference to the movie Despicable Me, an untimely meeting with a large wooden beam, and the realization I need to listen. All in one great fall!