Today has been an emotional day. Nothing has happened really out of the ordinary. Just filled with various emotions. As I have blogged before, this has not been an easy pregnancy. But as I come to the end, the fatigue, questions, and unknown can really get to a person. While studying Isaiah, I realize that the fears that I have are not from ...
A Parenting Problem or a Child Problem
During one of my last sleepless, prego nights, an aha moment came to me. Is this current problem a parenting problem or a child problem? My question stemmed from a couple of issues that we are facing at our home. Some of them deal with all of our children while others are child specific. During my time of ...
Stopping a Catastrophe Before it Starts
The biggest secret for raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and some Spirited Children is to stop a catastrophe before it starts. The title makes it sound simple doesn't it? But, I believe this is the best way to help your child succeed. Children with sensory issues typically have random meltdowns or lose control due to over ...
Sin is Not Cute
I looked out my kitchen window the other day to see Little Man doing something that he isn't supposed to do. I stepped outside and told him to come here, which he disobeyed. Daddy took over for me at that point. From the kitchen window again, I saw a crying little 2-year-old trying to reason with his Daddy about why he shouldn't be in trouble. ...
Recipe: Delicious Pumpkin Seeds
This weekend we had our annual pumpkin carving with Gramps. The kids chose the faces of the jack-o-lantern using different shapes. After scooping out the seeds, mommy was left with a delicious treat. Here is the recipe that I use: Delicious Pumpkin Seeds1 1/2 t. olive oil 1 t. salt1/2 t. Worcestershire Sauce2 cups pumpkin seeds (washed)Mix all ...
“Walk Through the Bible” Falloween Night
Most of you are probably familiar with the drive-through nativity that many church do around Christmas time. Around this same concept, I was presented with the idea of what I call a "Walk Through the Bible" Falloween Night. This got my mind spinning. What a wonderful idea for churches! Present the Bible and provide treats and gifts that correspond ...
Are You Kidding Me?
I recently read a quote by Christina Applegate about how she compares the show Married With Children (which made her famous) to TV today. It's so tame (laughing). I feel like we paved the way for the destruction of morality on the tube. Are you kidding me? I seriously had to read this twice to make sure that I didn't ...
Laminating Question
An ABCJLM user sent me the following question: What can you suggest for laminating cheaply? I typically use clear contact paper but I bet that you have better ideas. Please share! ...
Review: Remy the Rhino Learns Patience
I received the book Remy the Rhino Learns Patience (Little Lessons from Our Animal Pals) in the mail as a surprise from the publishing company Harvest House. Since I love to receive little packages in a mail, I couldn't wait to sit down and read this little book. What I found was a surprising little jewel that I know you will want to add to your ...
Review: The Surprising Way to a Stronger Marriage
By the grace of God, I have been blessed to have an amazing marriage. Perfect? No. But, amazing still the same. But it hasn't always been peachy. There have been rocky times just like every marriage. And we continue to have our disagreements. After 12 1/2 years of marriage, I can truly say that I am married ...