“I’ve got one idea that I’m especially psyched out of my mind about. Ya’ know, it’s one of those ideas where you’re just like, YES!” Another hint that Christmas is nearing: Elf quotes are popping into my head. I feel a little like Miles though about 2 resources I’ve used the last few days. If I don’t… Continue reading Resources I’m “Psyched Out of My Mind About”
Category: Thoughts
Grab for Power
You know those times when you are exercising and eating healthy, all of a sudden, you notice that your pants are too loose or you have more energy? Well, I’m not experiencing one of those times. But, I am encouraged to see some progress managing my home, compliments of some advice my dad gave me many years ago.… Continue reading Grab for Power
Freed from Self
I am not really known as an animal lover, but I can totally empathize with this doggy mom. Motherhood is a great privelage, but a weighty one at times. In the next 7 weeks, we will be renovating a house, moving, changing jobs, and having our 6th child, which if born prior to Aug 14 will mean… Continue reading Freed from Self
Cocoa Puffs and Mermaid Land
After Monday’s adventure, I found my pastor’s blog post on parenting very refreshing (and hilarious). I have actually been scolded by strangers for letting my kids eat Cocoa Puffs for breakfast and coloring ‘Mermaid Land’ in church. It’s nice to know that KDY has my back and reassures me that those things don’t really correlate to a drug addicted, sociopathic… Continue reading Cocoa Puffs and Mermaid Land
Set Free from the Power of Vacation
Earlier this month our family was able to go on a fabulous vacation to Hilton Head Island. My grand-parents graciously let us stay in their house there, a priceless blessing for our family. Chris and I both agreed that it may have been the best vacation we have ever taken. What made it so great? The… Continue reading Set Free from the Power of Vacation
Sandbagged
One thing I really love about homeschooling is getting to creatively tailor education to my kid’s particularities. When we started wandering aimlessly with reading, I resolved to find a solution. I came up with a “Reading Rewards” idea to help motivate them to a little more challenging reading. They were bored with “Frog and Toad”, but complained… Continue reading Sandbagged
Spencerville Population Increasing by 1
I’ve never been very romantic when it comes to telling Chris I’m pregnant. Child number 6 was no exception. I walked into his office and threw a pee covered stick onto his keyboard. He just took his headphones off, looked up with a smile, and laughed. His reaction has been the exact same every time. … Continue reading Spencerville Population Increasing by 1
John Calvin Encourages Me to Go to Meijer
For the past several months I’ve been hitting Meijer every Tuesday morning at 6am, for the privilege of going alone. It’s actually really nice, never busy. The only problem is that lately when the twins are up from their afternoon nap, it can be difficult to be productive. Monday I had an idea. Beppie could ride in the cart,… Continue reading John Calvin Encourages Me to Go to Meijer
The Gospel Over Mac-n-cheese
My brain has been a bit flabby lately and like the rest of me in need of some exercise. I finally pulled a book off my shelf that I’ve been wanting to read for some time called “Covenant Theology” by Peter Golding. It’s a little like a couch potato trying to run a marathon cold-turkey,… Continue reading The Gospel Over Mac-n-cheese
Lord Knows He Tried
Knowing that most of my readers find my love of hip-hop somewhere between quirky and annoying, I promise I won’t post on it too often. But permit me this once to commend to you an album called The Atonement by Shai Linne. The Lord has used this album, like an auger to dig into the… Continue reading Lord Knows He Tried
Talking Wall 