All moms love their kids. But if we're being honest, I think many of us would confess that we may not necessarily like them. And spend most of our time during the day with them? The notion is simply inconceivable to a lot of us. It's sad, but it's also a sign of the culture we live in. I get it, because I've been there. When I would pick my son ... Read More...
How To Delight In Your Kids Instead Of Deal With Them
“It must be so much fun to be her”, my husband said to me. My daughter had been singing her heart out in the shower, like a little girl should. She was completely free of cares and worry. Meanwhile, I was preoccupied with all the things that still needed to get done that evening. My to-do list loomed large in front of me like a giant that stood ... Read More...
6 Reasons Homeschooling Has Made Me a Better Parent
I'm an unlikely homeschooler, if there ever was one. It was not my original intent to homeschool my children, but several years in now, I am a "true believer". There was a time not so long ago when the thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with my children was overwhelming. 5 years ago, I was the mom selling her husband on the ... Read More...
5 Easy Ways To Connect With Your Preteen Son
I don't know exactly when it happened. It was subtle and gradual, but my relationship with my preteen son has shifted ever so slightly. At 10 he has started to pull away from me a little, and gravitate towards my husband more. I know it won't be long before that soft, smooth face will be sprouting fuzz and the voice that still calls me "Mommy" ... Read More...
5 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Strong After Kids
Last month, my husband and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. 15 years. That's more than double the national average these days. I don't say that all braggy because we're somehow rockstars at marriage. No, I think of that number and marvel at God's grace that we're still together. Our marriage has come under attack at various points over the last ... Read More...