“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6 Boys…love them…the good (never tired of hearing, “Love you, Mom“)…the bad (stinky feet and the other unpleasant aromas that I dare not speak of publicly)… Continue reading »
It seems like the summer always flies by sooooo fast! We’ve actually already started our homeschool year. We sort of do a “warm up” week to get back into the groove of schooling again. This year we’re actually doing two weeks like this since I’m waiting for my oldest son… Continue reading »
July 4th Decoration Ideas Flags – You can hang a real flag or even a red, white and blue windsock. If you do hang a flag, be sure that it doesn’t touch the ground. Decorate your yard – Add a few accoutrements to your flower garden to subtly accentuate the… Continue reading »
Yay! Kids Can Help with the Laundry! (Video) My own kids have been helping to do their own laundry since they were 3 and 4 years old. I just thought I would share this cute video of Jendi’s children doing laundry. I think you’ll really enjoy it! (And hopefully be… Continue reading »
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies – Quick Recipe “Because Mom Makes them Better” was my youngest son’s quote this morning immediately after my middle son said that it was better than Braums. I don’t know if I could exactly compete with Braums, but the price sure is better. (BIG GRIN) You… Continue reading »
My Mother’s Day Resolutions for this Year: I want to strive to be a godly example for my sons…and I hope to teach them this coming year to be “givers”…of their time and energy helping others…and from their money, faithfully giving their tithes and offerings…and to support the missionaries by… Continue reading »
Birthday Cakes and Birthday Boys Who Grow Up Too Fast Attending a birthday party yesterday for a young boy in our church gave me a new awakening. After our arrival, my two youngest boys immediately headed out to play with the group of kids that were there to enjoy the… Continue reading »
Keeping Promises As I young child, I remember being taught the value of keeping one’s promises. “A man’s only as good as his word,” was the saying I often heard… Don’t you love the fact, that God keeps ALL of His promises!?! Still yet we see the rainbow which reminds… Continue reading »
Sharing Secrets with Your Children Do you remember how it felt when your close friend shared a secret with you? Didn’t it make you feel kind of special? Even privileged and honored that your friend trusted you with her valuable secret? On a deeper level, I believe it created a… Continue reading »
Dig Your Heels in the Dirt Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. ~ Proverbs 14:1 I read the above verse to my Sunday school girls this morning. They’re not too young to learn what an awesome opportunity we have as Christian… Continue reading »