Just Keep Swimming- Inspirational Vlog
Today was a rough day! I got all the way to walmart with a cart full of stuff (over $100) worth of groceries and DIAPERS! Come to find...
Why I homeschool.
Want to see how and WHY I homeschool.. check this video out! See links below to get more information about the state of Virginia's requi
How we REDEEMED Halloween.
I never grew up celebrating Halloween-unless it was at a church "harvest festival." I only remember one time that I actually just episode...
Yet, I WILL rejoice in the LORD.
When it rain it pours. Literally. I guess it all started during hurricane Matthew. I told Andrew to finally refill our attic insulation...
Messy Christianity.
I felt like all I did today was clean up. Muddy shoes, feathers from boas, dress-up hats, playing cards, jackets and toys. I finally sit...
This is my life.
It all started with 4 days of rain. After many days of being stuck inside the house, my kids and I decide to take an adventure. It has...
Why We are Teaching Our Five Year Old to Cook
For the longest time, my husband would come home and start cooking alone. He is a MUCH better cook than me. He really likes to take his...
"You Have Your Hands Full"
We had just visited the aquarium. After being in traffic for over 1 hour on our way up and getting to the aquarium to find out that the...
Cultivating a Grateful Spirit at Home
I slumped in a pile of tears today. My day started so crappy. The first thing my daughter says to me this morning is: “Mom, I don’t like...
Why My Kids Beg Me To Read Over 50 Books A Week
So I was at the park the other day. I struck up a conversation with a certified teacher that was watching a 2 year old and a 4 year old...
Why I am Not Afraid of My Kids Getting Messy
So it was finally 66 degrees today. After sleet/snow for the past TWO weeks. I needed to be outside! So we took a bike ride. After a few...
The Moments When I am The MOST Proud of My Kids
So today, I had a parent "win" moment. My daughter finally sat down at the library touch screen computer to play some games and a little...
Why I Limit Screen Time
So I came home from church today. The kids' behavior was pretty good at church, considering that we had to be there through 2.5...
What I've Learned From Being a "Pastor's Wife."
I was inspired to write this blog post from several converations that I've had with people. It's like as soon as I mention that my...
When It's Okay to Sit Around and "Do Nothing."
So I am sitting watching the 8th puppet show of the day. Before this, we were playing train set at the children's museum for over an...