Do we all have the same dream? The one where our child will stand in a place of honor or accomplishment and be escorted before a large microphone with an enormous crowd and they will say those words that have motivated us to clean every dirty diaper, clean up every puddle from a case of … [Read more…]
3 • Because I Said So Wednesdays
Wednesdays are reserved for the tips and tricks of the Mommy trade!
Creative Teacher Gifts
School is almost out, looking for some ways to say “thanks for a great year” to your child’s wonderful teacher? Some require a little planning ahead, and some you can run out and pick right up! Here they are: Gift cards (Favorite restaurant, hobby store, home improvement store, etc.) A summer tote bag filled with … [Read more…]
It All Started With A Bathroom
All I did was paint the bathroom in our laundry room blue. Who would of thought such a small bathroom would be so much work. We have lived 8 years in our home. It is just about time to start some painting. So I decide to do just the small bathroom by the back door. … [Read more…]
The Sweetest Fragrance
I love my local grocery store!! It just has the most fun cashiers and baggers ever, and they even walk you out to the car!! With two precious kiddos, it doesn’t get much sweeter than that. We frequent the store so we recognize nearly everyone and what’s more they recognize us, that’s how you know … [Read more…]
Guarding the Wellspring
Starting at a young age, our children are taught to celebrate their hearts. Our culture is full of references to the specialness of this part of us. It’s everywhere. And, I’m not just talking about things like the Valentine’s holiday, but the more subtle, “Do what makes you feel happy” expressions of our times. So, … [Read more…]
Satisfying Smile
Do you remember the first time you saw your baby smile? Recently, I participated in Scrappin’ at the Holler (shout out to Long Hollow women’s new ministry outreach that meets monthly to scrapbook). I was working on my second child’s baby album. He’s three-and-a-half, and I’m a little behind! Seeing those pictures, I was taken … [Read more…]
Journey to His Heart
Yes I am one of “those” moms. The kind that have their kids passwords to social websites and check frequently to ensure that content is appropriate. But the other night on one of my checks I saw a message to my daughter that I didn’t expect. “I wish I had made a better first impression … [Read more…]
Befriending Faithfulness
I was so grateful when I came across Psalm 37:3. In the translation called the English Standard Version (ESV) it says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good: dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.” I was in the midst of a parenting situation and was in over my head again and realized God was … [Read more…]