“Son, you can’t straightin’ that back out.” “Don’t tell me I can’t do somethin’ Mom.” is what he said just after he straightened this completely bent in the opposite direction garden fork that I had just thrown in the garbage. Never underestimate the strength and determination of a growing, strong willed rascal. Seriously. Our quick…
Even on my best day I’m just an “ok” home school mom. Although, I’m not sure what a “GREAT” home school mom looks like…In my mind: she gets up, has her quiet time, exercises, prepares breakfast, throws in a load of laundry, makes the bed, wakes the littles, feeds the littles, tidies breakfast, kisses the…
So here’s the deal. Parenting is hard. I’ve never been a momma before. I mess up and lose my cool and “roar like a lion” as one so politely told me at bedtime last night. Thankfully there is grace. What’s even greater- His grace is new each morning. *********************** Had a good talk with one…
goals are good. I’m still praying through what mine should be for this next year. A few that will not make the list and yet probably should #1 stop biting my nails- it’s gross #2 keep a cleaner car- it’s Skankville more days than not #3 fold my clothes and teach the boys to…
this post has been a hard one to nail down y’all. I need your help! All you quick witted.. word wizards…Leave me your suggestions in comments a title ?or a word to sum up this year end post? Here’s the recap from our neck of the woods.. with a BOOM and a BANG January 2,…
Like many of you I’ve experienced a whirlwind of emotions over the last couple of weeks. The Christmas season is an emotional roller coaster ride for lots and lots of people…Some love it and some hate it. Yes, some hate it. I had a friend of ours say those exact words to me. “I hate…