The FORGOTTEN Developmental Milestone
on Nov 15, 2009 in Motherhood laughter funny mom stories children I'm still reeling with shock. How is it that after faithfully reading every developmental milestone list I have, this one has been conveniently omitted!?!How did it not make the list? I cannot fathom anyone overlooking such a huge change. Such a sign...

Give Without Buying This Christmas
on Nov 11, 2009 in activity book reviews getting organized Is it possible to give without buying? Absolutely! Here’s one way to make it work.Have you ever secretly wanted to suggest to the family that we skip a year of buying presents? I have. Don't get me wrong I love to give and see people's faces light...

Shepherding a Child's Heart: Ch 11 Embracing Biblical Methods: The Rod
on Nov 10, 2009 in book reviews Welcome to the open discussion and reading of a wonderful book entitled Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Feel free to join in!Chapter 11 in a NutshellReading Ch. 11 was a bit like trying to eat an entire "Death by Chocolate" cake in one sit...

Oprah Envies Me
on Nov 10, 2009 in Motherhood learning I saw Oprah at the grocery store today! She was wearing a solid red dress and looking fabulous with her arms open wide, and beaming at me from the cover of her magazine. And do you know what I thought?"Oh Oprah, as much as you have done, and as much...

I Spare No Expense for My Daughter
on Nov 9, 2009 in a story in pictures children toys You will notice in this first picture what I like to call "beginner stilts." She likes to walk around in them, and every once in a while she let's me wear them too. I'll sacrifice anything for my daughter's physical development. Second we have a cont...

Two Hands, One Heart
on Nov 6, 2009 in Motherhood learning children Dear Briella,SometimesYou are a handfulAnd SometimesYou are three handfulsand I wonder why I only have two handsSometimesYou make my heart swell upAnd SometimesYou make my heart burstBecause one heart just isn't enoughto hold all the love I have for...

Look Mom! My First Blog Award!
on Nov 4, 2009 in blogging Thanks to my blogworld friend Melissa at Melissa's Merry Mayhem, I have received my first blog award! There are no cash prizes, but it kind of feels like when I was a kid and I got my spelling test paper back from my teacher and saw a big "A" and a s...

Shepherding a Child's Heart: Ch. 10 Embracing Biblical Methods: A Life of Communication
on Nov 3, 2009 in book reviews Welcome to the open discussion and reading of a wonderful book entitled Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Feel free to join in!Chapter 10 in a NutshellHow much would you be willing to pay or give up to hear you child say one day, "Mom and Da...

The Queen of the Jungle
on Nov 2, 2009 in a story in pictures children Here's my little lion whose roar would more likely strike adoration than fear into your heart.She went around the mall insisting on carrying her own bag and more interested in waving and saying hi to all the children than filling her bag with candy.I...

Word Choice System Activated!
on Oct 28, 2009 in laughter funny mom stories children I have an echo, and she's called Briella.So when I stripped her down for her bath the other day she started swiveling her hips, rubbing her bare tummy, and squealing with delight. I joined in on her joy of nothing but skin, and danced around with her...