The Singing Brothers in Their Pajamas
Recently, I discovered that my sons sing together and harmonize. They started practicing on their own over the Christmas season, singing carols. It was a…
Category: Relationships
Ushering Boys into Manhood
Sometimes raising boys makes me a little crazy…their seeming inability to modulate their voices, the perpetual movement, the mess, the competing and clashing of their…
Girl’s Time
Mommy and daughter bonding at Cozy Nail Lounge in Libis, QC! I discovered this place when a church friend, Michelle Taruc, invited me to try…
Stinky Shorts
1 Peter 3:3-4 says,Your adornment must not be merely external-braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the…
A Dangerous Question
Periodically, Edric and I will ask our children how we can improve. Most of the time the kids will say, “you guys are great!” or…
Love is Not Convenient
When you serve me, it makes me fall in love with you again a million times! This was Edric’s dramatic statement as he kissed me…
The Shame of the Remote-Control-Throwing-Woman
Oh boy…I made a big mistake last night. I am very ashamed to admit it but my life has been such an open book on…
The Rise of the Unloved Woman
WARNING…if you are NOT complete in the Lord before you come into marriage you will be like an insatiable, carnivorous beast for love in marriage….
Bible, Character Building, Christianity, Discipline, Father, God, motherhood, Obedience, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships, Thoughts
When They Don’t Get Their Candy
From time to time parents ask me how to discipline a child who is misbehaving. They want to know if spanking is the solution. Some…
Character Building, Discipline, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships, Thoughts
Natural Logical Consequences
When my kids do something foolish or make wrong choices, I often feel the temptation to “fix” the situation by bailing them out of their…
There, Gone, and Who-Knows-When-House
Last May, we began a house building project that was going great until we encountered problems with the foundation. Because it was a major issue,…
Bible, Christianity, family, Family Activities, God, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
The Song of Our Children’s Lives
I thought I might actually cry as I watched the San Marco Chamber Orchestra perform Virtuosi di Venezia, a tribute to Antonio Vivaldi. Never in…
