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12 Hours of Refueling
When I first heard this from another mom, I was shocked. At that time we had one child and he was still pretty young. We all know that babies require a lot of sleep. But toddlers and even preschoolers? Wasn't this a little excessive. Then we implemented it. We won't turn back! It is true. Our kids' ...
Divorce – Is It the Answer?
Although this is posted on our sister site - Interrupted Expectations - I still wanted to post it here because this is a conversation that I believe every person should read. Be sure to click over and read a review of this re-released book A Time to Embrace (Timeless Love Series) by Karen Kingsbury as well. This conversation about ...
Chores Help Prepare Kids for Adult Life
My friend at Storytime and More blogged about this article - Chores Help Prepare Kids for Adult Life. I thought the suggestions and tips were great. Here's a little teaser: Your three-year-old is not too young to match the socks in the family laundry basket; your five-year-old can make his bed by pulling up the comforter. Your ...
Momology: Mom Scripture
From my latest review... Feast on this scripture. Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.Reread the last line - "He gently leads those that have young." Do you know who Isaiah is talking about? ...
Momology: Only 935 Weekends
Here is a thought from my newest review Momology: A Mom's Guide to Shaping Great Kids: Every childhood holds only 935 weekends. If your little one is 4-years old, you are already down 200 weekends.How are you spending your weekend with your kiddos? Trying to catch up? Off doing your own thing? Or are you making memories as a ...
Momology: Two Truths to Post
Here are two truths from the new book Momology: A Mom's Guide to Shaping Great Kids (read review here) that need to be posted to your mirror on a 3"x5" card: - I am wonderfully made. - I have been specifically designed to match what my child needs in a mom.Don't believe that you are wonderfully made? Don't believe you are ...
Are You Ready for Honesty?
Okay, you know those days when it feels like the world is caving in around you. Everything you touch breaks. Everything you try to do goes wrong. The emotions are out of whack and you truly want to go to bed and try again. Welcome to the life of a mom. At least that is where I am right now. For those of you ...
I Can’t Get it Out of My Head
Last night while laying in bed reading a book, Bubs came in with a worried look on his face. He was frustrated because he couldn't get a particular movie out of his head. This is a movie that we haven't let him see because he struggles with things being scary. This is also a movie that probably 95% of five year olds have seen several times. He ...
I am Capable but am I Called?
While I work on the computer, I usually have Adventures in Odyssey or Focus on the Family on. This morning, the show is about potential pitfalls of motherhood. I highly encourage you to listen to this program. You will be encouraged and refreshed. There you will understand the comment "I am capable but am I ...