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
Santa Beppie and Her List of Books
At our house, Santa is a 15 month old in pink; but her clothes are still all tarnished with ashes and soot. She also has a list, but not the one Santa lugs around. (Soon she’ll wonder why he would pay attention to such a tedious list, when really all it needs to say is: Naughty=Everyone,… Continue reading Santa Beppie and Her List of Books
The Divine Will
My dear husband has lately had the gloomy task of encouraging his wife, whose heart sinks with the sun each fall. Yesterday, he printed, cut out, and hid around the house, Scriptures for me to fight with. (And this he actually did right in front of me with scrapbooking scissors no less. It didn’t really dawn on… Continue reading The Divine Will
The ‘Spoiled Bumblebee’ Song
Earlier this year we realized (thanks Mom) that our visa had been earning points for years and we never knew. It was like Christmas, which gave us the idea to use all those points to pay for Christmas. Since I’m one of those people who likes to have as much shopping done before Thanksgiving as… Continue reading The ‘Spoiled Bumblebee’ Song
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
They Ran Up They Ran Down
Then those Things ran about With big bumps, jumps and kicks And with hops and big thumps And all kinds of bad tricks. And I said, “I do NOT like the way that they play! If Mother could see this, Oh, what would she say!” -Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat
We Are Christ’s Church
We frequently listen to an album called “Christ the King” by Voice (aka Curtis Allen) in our kitchen while we do our chores. Many of his songs have been a great help to me. I was pretty excited when I found out that he was a friend of our pastor and coming to URC. After Sunday… Continue reading We Are Christ’s Church
Oh Yes, We Did Carve Pumpkins with 3 Toddlers
You’ve heard it said, “many hands make light work.” I think the age of the hands might matter…
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
Bethany Tries a Spoon
Well, she tried for all of 2 seconds before throwing it on the floor and going the direct route.
Talking Wall 