When Things Turn Sour, BE SWEET!
Early this morning I had a doctor’s appointment for my scoliosis. Three of my kids were with me — Elijah, Edan and Titus. (My two…
Category: Raising Boys
Motivating Children To Learn
Wouldn’t it be great if we could have positively splendid learning days every single day…where our children have voracious appetites for reading, rise to the…
Bible, Character, Character Building, Christianity, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls
When Things Turn Sour, BE SWEET
Early this morning I had a doctor’s appointment for my scoliosis. Three of my kids were with me — Elijah, Edan and Titus. (My two…
Caught On Camera
This past week, homeschooling solutions asked me to take video answers to questions posited by other homeschoolers or would-be homeschoolers. Since my week was pretty…
The Isaac of Money
When my kids do anything noteworthy in their lives, I attribute it to the Lord. I know that I am a flawed mother and it…
Bible, Character, Christianity, Father, God, Love, marriage, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Vomit
It’s not a pretty title but it’s my descriptor for what happened this afternoon, in the car, on Edric’s leg, on his leather shoes, on…
From the Heart the Mouth Speaks
I was sitting across from Elijah while he finished his curry and noodles over lunch. He said, “My eyesight is getting worse. I can hardly…
When Bullies Become Friends
It’s always interesting to see how my kids will respond to children who pick on them. Although it doesn’t happen often because it isn’t easy…
Art, Crafts, Education, Home, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Science
He Pulled Off A Mannequin Hand Again
Titus’ mechanical ability is escalating in power, kind of like Elsa’s freezing ability grew stronger in the movie, Frozen. Almost everyday he will dismantle something….
Bible, Character, family, Home, motherhood, Obedience, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Thoughts
Sweet Beedie Dies
What a sad morning. Beedie, one of Edan’s cockatiels, died at about 10 AM. We were all pretty devastated. But Edan was especially despondent. When…
Christianity, Family Activities, Father, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
A Father’s Priority
My husband, as amazing as I think he is, scored 0% for his auditory skills on a learning styles assessment. This has nothing to do…
Kids Need Their Fathers
Some weeks ago my third son, Titus, was recovering from a cough and cold so he had to stay away from the other kids. Edric…
