I am being waited on hand-and-foot and it’s driving me nuts. Yesterday my father-in-law (Madeline’s Pop) came by and brought us lunch. He also mailed letters for me and played with Madeline. He was planning on taking her out to the playground or for some other outdoor adventure, but she wanted nothing of it. SheRead the whole post >>
35 Weeks and Counting…
“Quiet! Be still!” (Mark 4:39) You learn something new every day. Maybe a fact like the Nile holds the “World’s Longest River” title. Sometimes it’s a practical tip like to try zapping a chunk lemon in the microwave to clean off food residue and leave it smelling fresh, a pointer I recently gleaned during aRead the whole post >>
My Papa
In my spice cabinet, I have a tin shaker emblazoned with a big red “C,” applied using nail polish. The container is filled with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and I use it to add a dash of sweetness to apple slices, applesauce, oatmeal or buttery toast. Months ago, I discovered the shaker atRead the whole post >>
Cause of Our Joy
I like to think that Mary has a good sense of humor. She was a mother, after all, and I’ve learned laughter is an essential part of raising children. Sometimes a good joke or a silly act can go a long way in keeping peace, getting your kids to cooperate or diffusing potential tantrums. LikeRead the whole post >>
Lions, Cheetahs, and Bears, Oh My!
Today I asked Madeline how she got a boo-boo – a tiny scrape on her ankle – and she replied, “Cheetah bite it.” She then informed me that a lion bit her butt. At Gymboree Play & Music (a gift from Gaba and Papa), we pretended to be bears. When Dave came home from work,Read the whole post >>