He Brings Me Flowers
Titus was standing in front of a hedge of hydrangeas and I knew exactly what he was planning to do…pick some…for me. But we were…
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Teaching Truth Through Music
My children go through stages when they are scared of the dark or don’t want to be alone. For a time Tiana didn’t have this…
Climate-maker
While watching a humorous video of my nephew, Kaden, doing his rendition of Gru’s minions, I had a moment’s epiphany about a wife’s unique capacity…
A Reflective Reaction to the Overruling of the DOMA
Before proceeding, let it be said that I espouse a Biblical worldview. Therefore this entry may be taken with offense by some who disagree with…
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The Hearts I Hold
Titus is a very mechanically-inclined child. He is my little “tinkerer.” When he enters a room, he will touch whatever he can get his hands…
family, God, Home, Home management, motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Homemaking and The Bird That Fell From A Tree
Before it sounds like I am on a campaign to define an entire generation’s perception on women, this is a personal reflection. It is my…
The Battle Over Food
Inspired by a question a reader posed about eating problems in kids, I decided to write this article. I had been thinking about doing so…
When Fathers Say Sorry
This evening we were watching the movie, We Bought A Zoo, when Tiana nearly lunged towards the edge of the bed while jumping on Titus’…
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Are You A “Super” Model?
A few days ago, I was watching a movie with my four children. My husband, Edric, had a meeting that night, so the kids hung…
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Strawberry Yoghurt
While I struggled with my miserable cold two nights ago, trying to rest in the room alone, a commotion in the kitchen woke me up….
Have You Ever Seen An Evil Person?
“Mom, have you ever seen an evil person?” This was the thought-provoking question my 7-year old posited to me when he was lying on his…
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A God Who Minds the Small Stuff
Recently, Titus received a marble maze toy for his birthday. Yes, he still likes marbles and no, he is not swallowing them anymore. Whew. All…
