So I told you with excitement about our newly refinished table and bench! I had such idealistic dreams of bantering, playful boys scrunched close together on this bench eating baked goodies and lavishing praise on their hard-working mama… :sigh: Then reality hit. At this point in time, the boys cannot seem to get along on […]
Parenting
What a Gift!
As a gift to me, my wonderful hubby released me early this morning to a mini-retreat! I woke up and made my way to the Riparian Park and arrived in time watch the sun make its debut for the day. I definitely needed the time away. I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. Every […]
Picky-Eater Tricks…
The job of a parent is a complex one. I always assumed that as long as I didn’t offer junk food and then exposed my kids to a variety of healthy foods that they would eat ‘almost’ anything I put in front of them. That was before my first child started eating solids… Although far […]
I Took His Hand and Followed
This is a beautiful old inspirational poem about the rewards of joyful and relaxed time with our little ones. I’ve printed it out and posted it in my kitchen so it can serve as a frequent reminder during busy times. Although, I don’t typically have a problem ignoring housework, I have weaknesses in other areas… […]