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….
Character Building, Christianity, Education, Homeschool, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling
Did Mommy Just Have A Meltdown?!
It’s official. I had my first meltdown in front of the kids. It happened on Wednesday morning. Titus was distracted, singing instead of writing down…
Science Should Not Be A Book
Elijah got this wonderful science kit from Tito Jojo, Edric’s uncle. It is exactly what he wanted because he is into the mechanics of design….
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…
Time to Pursue Interests
Homeschooling gives the kids plenty of time to pursue their interests. Edan, my second son, enjoys art. So he often asks if we can do…
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…
After Saying I Do, Go Build A Hedge!
Twice a year, Edric and I speak at the Before I Do Seminar organized by ImagineNation. It is a one-day marriage preparation event for engaged…
Moderating Disputes
Moderating disputes between my two older sons is getting to be more challenging. I don’t have to do it very often but today, I noticed…
A Beautiful Time
Hello, Asia! Edric and I are back in Manila. Home sweet home… As much as I enjoyed gluttonously soaking in the sights and experiences of…
Better Than Our Good
At the heart of me is a romantic who loves the sight of old architecture – buildings, bridges, archways, pathways…Europe is a visual feast for…
