Oftentimes, someone will tell us how ‘lucky’ we are that our children eat so well. But the fact is, luck has NOTHING to do with it. It’s taken a lot of hard work, consistency and a little creativity thrown in as we’ve encouraged them to venture out and try new things. But we weren’t always here… […]
If At First You Don’t Succeed…
Memories are still quite vivid of my mom repeating this mantra to me over and over again during my homeschool journey as a child. Whenever I would be tempted to give up or frustrated, she would start reciting this little poem until I found myself doing it without her prompting. That habit still remains. Thanks […]
How to hide a mullet.
Word on the street is that adorable {tiny} pigtails are the best way to hide a baby mullet. Being new to all things girly, I took that piece of advice to heart and have been anxiously awaiting the moment when there was just enough hair to tuck into little piggies! I’m smitten. Now I just […]
Finding Beauty in the Chaos
Some days the messiness of life starts to overwhelm me… But then sometimes, God gives me eyes to see the beauty, the creation, the memories that are made in the midst of the mess, in the midst of the clutter. I’m thankful for the ability to recognize the door of opportunity. I’m thankful for fresh […]
What is a Faun? and Web Wanderings…
Our read-aloud times have taken a lovely turn. We’ve been reading Randy Alcorn’s Heaven for Kids and he keeps referencing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. So we are taking a break from that book and delving into the magical land of Narnia. It is one of those ‘pinch-me’ moments as a mother as […]
Focus: First Things First and an Invitation
I woke up this morning with a song on my heart and craving Scripture like I crave chocolate mid-afternoon! {Am I the only one who dips into the chocolate stash mid-afternoon???} I’m filled with anticipation for the coming weeks and the special time I get to spend just with Him in the morning and then […]