Always one to show empathy and to respect the developmental needs and dignity of my children, here I am, four Christmases ago, with my firstborn ever-so-gently encouraging her to cozy up with Santa. Never mind the absolute terror in her eyes. Never mind that on any other day I would never dream of plopping myRead the whole post >>
Let the Detox Begin!
Today we celebrate Epiphany, the day the Magi brought gifts to the infant Jesus. Tomorrow I strip our home of its Christmas decorations and start to get back to real life (where we try to stick to some semblance of a schedule). My own gift to Jesus is a renewed awareness of His presence inRead the whole post >>
Christmas Eve
Gather your family together and celebrate the miracle of God’s love by reading aloud a Gospel story of the first Christmas. Consider the following Scripture passages: Luke 1:26-33Luke 2:1-16Matthew 2:1-3, 7-11 Image Credit: Two Hearts Design
Rudolph, With Your Nose So Bright, Won’t You Help A Mommy’s Plight?
The answer is yes. My kids are both going through a picky stage. I suppose everything is relative because my 4-year-old did recently choose to eat a spinach salad topped with feta, black olives, cucumbers and Greek dressing instead of a greasy piece of pizza. (Lest you think she has no food vices, a chocolateRead the whole post >>
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Cards & Other Bah Humbuggers
To the Grinch who took my box of custom-made Christmas cards delivered from UPS right off my porch, you can steal my holiday packages, but you will not rob me of my good cheer. (I bet you were wishing for something a little more valuable than cards with photos of my kiddos, huh?) And getRead the whole post >>