On Wednesday afternoon, Samuel, the ever-thinking kindergartener, was staring out the patio door windows at the gorgeous snow falling. “Mommy, who makes the snow?” It was a rhetorical question. So I responded: “I don’t know, Buddy. Who makes the snow?” “God,” he says. Long pause. “Do you think that…
I love my babies. I really, really do. I love my children, but I really love my babies. But what we as women go through to have babies….THAT I don’t love so much. And then there are so many people in the world who just assume that the public…
My third grader is working on cursive handwriting. And hates every minute of it. But for me, there is something so special about handwritten notes. I’m afraid handwritten notes are quickly becoming an indulgence of yesterdays. Have we forgotten the beauty of handwritten notes and letters? And I’m not talking…
It’s a new day and about 6 am, I get the news. No school for the day. For me, this means a ton of change, flexibility and adaptability are now on the agenda. So what do you do? Here are a few ideas from one mom who is not…
I have postponed writing this post for days because the words are so very strong in my heart. Tuesday was my dear Taylor’s birthday and with just a quick little note on Facebook, I received many birthday wishes and greetings for her. But one stood out above the rest. It…
Yesterday I ran a quick errand with just my sweet baby Tarah. I say “just” because, well, all summer, there have been no “quick” errands. With six kids, the pool, the zoo, the library, the trips to grandparents…nothing has been quick. And over the summer, nothing has been super clean…
“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;”- Shakespeare My Tristina Rose, age 6, is one of a kind. Yesterday, Matt, my husband, was working outside and trimmed the rose bush at the side of our house. While he was…
The past few days has brought a few boisterous storms through the Columbus area. In a not-so-brave voice, my sweet 6 yr. old has asked me numerous times, “Why did God make thunder and lightning, Mommy?” Hmmm. Well, my answer the first time was to distract her so that…
What is it with movies about deadbeat dads who transform into fantastic fathers? Such a common movie plot; maybe because great dads are few and far between? Father’s Day is right around the corner and with the inspiration of Tommy Nelson, I write this blog to recognize my #1 husband,…
I just took a peek at each of my sleeping children after a busy day. I couldn’t help but think of the song “Heaven is the Face” by Steven Curtis Chapman and wanted to send you the reminder of how important each and every single day is. Treasure life; anticipate…
Reflection is good for the soul. Especially when it is reflection on how God has worked in your life. Ten years ago today I made my way to the Cincinnati Zoo with a bouncy three year old in the back seat. We were tired; it had been a busy week….
Recently I saw a question posed from Sami Cone: “How do you as a mom transition from school to summer?” My answer was: “Very carefully.” I asked my hair stylist just last week to leave a couple gray hairs so that I would have something to pull out that first…
