Several years ago, my oldest son was watching me feed his older disabled sister. As I placed the green beans in her mouth, she made quite the face. Her younger brother received the definite message that she did NOT like green beans. His response, "Taylor doesn't like green beans, Mom. (slight pause)How about jelly beans?" He was definitely going to bat for her! His negotiating skills haven't … [Read more...] about Green Beans and Jelly Beans
I “leaved” it in my head…
Yesterday my oldest son and I were having a conversation about discretion. "What is discretion?" he asked. "Well, it is deciding how to act or talk BEFORE you respond to situations," was my impromptu reply on a second grade level. This took me back two years ago to having a similar conversation with him. At that time, he was in kindergarten and after school one day, we began to discuss his … [Read more...] about I “leaved” it in my head…
Like Curious George
On Monday, my four year old dropped a dozen eggs at the checkout. I had already paid for them and he was "just twying to help" by bagging them. They didn't make the bag. Yesterday he was infatuated with a light up snowman decoration on the window sill. Needless to say the snowman no longer lights up. As soon as he became a toddler, he reminded me of Curious George. He never means to make … [Read more...] about Like Curious George
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Ever wake up with a song in your heart? Then it plays over and over in your mind the entire day? Today was one of those days for me. I finally googled the song, thinking it was an old hymn. To my surprise, it was written in 2003 by Stuart Townend. The volumes spoken by the lyrics in this song completely overwhelm my soul.God turned His back on His Son for the sinners we have been, are and … [Read more...] about How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
The Square of Life
The square of life - you know what I'm talking about? The circle of life is that wonderful repetitive cycle, referred to as a growing and learning season. A new beginning means the end to another phase. But I have to tell you, that circle, well, at least at our house, is not exactly smooth. There are some very sharp turns that take us by surprise at times. I propose that the circle of life … [Read more...] about The Square of Life
Holiday Fever
My family has holiday fever. No, our Christmas tree isn't up. We haven't shopped til we dropped or sipped eggnog by the fire. (Who does drink eggnog?) My husband hasn't hung the first outdoor string of lights and the dust is still on the storage bins of decorations in the attic. No, what I really mean is that our children have entered the official ultra-hyper "holiday fever" mode. … [Read more...] about Holiday Fever
Directional Instinct
My directional instinct is unlike my husband's in every way. He can find his way anywhere. He will be the first to tell you that I struggle with knowing where I am if I don't have something tangible to guide me. Particularly when driving at night. We wrote our own wedding vows and he actually included a line about promising to guide me when I am lost. Not if, when. Two years ago, he … [Read more...] about Directional Instinct
Just a good ol’ girl…
Yesterday I drove my children outside of our suburb into the country. I declared, "Well, guys, we're on a country road today." My oldest son's face broke into a smile that I could see in the rear view mirror and he cheekily said, "You're a country mom." He quickly went on to clarify that he meant that I grew up in the country. Hmmm… living in the suburbs of the largest metropolitan area in … [Read more...] about Just a good ol’ girl…