A Romantic Proposition
Edric has always been such a romantic. He doesn’t forget an occasion, be it our anniversary, valentines, Mother’s Day, my birthday, etc. Despite his busy…
Category: Relationships
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
As a mother I often feel that I am a composite of the women in my life — the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, friends, and…
Beware, Divider on the Prowl!
Sometimes, when Edric and I are about to minister through speaking, we come under fire. We have these irrational discussions that lead to conflict, causing…
Baby, family, Homeschool, Homeschooling - Preschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Play, Raising Boys, Relationships
My Out-of-the-Box Child
I’ve said it before that Titus often fascinates me because he is such an out-of-the-box thinker and he has learned many things on his own….
Helpmate Under Testing
Edric and I have been speaking at events a lot this past week. By the end of this week, we will have spoken at five….
The Habit of “I Love You”
At 1:45 in the morning, I was in between dream state and wakefulness when Edric came in to the room and got into bed beside…
A Son Needs His Father
The other evening, Elijah was struggling with decision-making. Being the perfectionist that he is, he had been practicing his violin 3 hours every day for…
Another Dimension to Love
One of the things that has allowed Edric and I to grow closer to one another is serving the Lord. We are both burdened to…
Character Building, Discipline, God, Homeschool, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships, Thoughts
Dealing with the Resistance
Given the “break” we have had from homeschooling because of no househelp, I have been trying to get my kids back into the habit of…
Goodbye, Apron!
We have been rescued! My parents offered for us to stay with them until our replacement househelp arrives. Yippee! I was glad for the period…
Love at the Grocery
If there is one place in the world Edric doesn’t like to go to it would probably be the grocery. But I gave him puppy-dog…
Balloons and Marriage
Just when I think I have gotten submission to Edric, I end up making some sort of silly compromise in this area that gets me…
