I have no scientific studies to cite, but I assure you by the authority of a mom, spring fever is real. My kids all go a little nuts each May. There is just more life in their little bodies than they know what to do with. While I do love for all of us to come… Continue reading Managing Spring Fever
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Contained Imaginations
Synonymous phrase for a long road trip with 9 people in one car, 5 of whom are 5 and under: Try , death by whining, agoraphobia, I feel like i’m taking crazy pills… No matter. In as much as it is up to me and the dollar store we’re going to succeed this year. I’ve… Continue reading Contained Imaginations
Nursery in a Closet
I know Alice doesn’t exactly need this, but it makes me feel better that the 7th child isn’t getting the shaft. I’ve spent the last 2 days, but $0.00, creating a little nursery area out of part of my closet. I made the mobile out of rope, card stock, a strand of old Christmas beads… Continue reading Nursery in a Closet
Getting Excited To Meet The New Girl
By number 7, you’d think I could care for newborns in my sleep. (Come to think of it, that would be a pretty sweet skill.) But the tiny phase is short and my memory even shorter so that I need a refresher every time around. It usually starts with some sort of midnight panic at… Continue reading Getting Excited To Meet The New Girl
Sermon Wordsearch – Ezra
Friday is my “planning period.” This morning I worked for a bit on a wordsearch for this week’s sermon. We love having our kids sit with us under great preaching and learning to worship with their covenant family (in this context, for us, that means people older than 3). Recognizing that they are kids we are trying… Continue reading Sermon Wordsearch – Ezra
Talking Wall 