The other night my kids spent 20 minutes fighting over who would get to sit next to the baby at dinner. Our 9 month old daughter Poppy is especially popular right now. She is of course, the "queen of all the babies" and can do no wrong at this point in her life. I'm sure … Continue reading 7 ways to help your kids love each other (eventually)
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Baby Spica Cast Adventures {part four}
Poppy is 6 months old now and we have officially been living with a spica cast for 12 weeks. She gets her final cast off in just 2 weeks. I can hardly believe it. I can't wait to snuggle her little body, give her a bath, take her for a swim, not stress about the … Continue reading Baby Spica Cast Adventures {part four}
New Every Morning
My kids are asleep in their beds, which is good news for them because I am not fit to be with others right now. The last two hours were not ones I am proud of and as I hang my head in my hands, all I can think of is, "His mercies are new every … Continue reading New Every Morning
Glimpses of Light
I was talking with a friend recently about this season of parenting small kids. She said that her husband refers to it as "The Dark Ages." And yes, he loves his life and his wife and his babies, but I know what he means. These are some dark times. The Dark Ages lacked intellectual enlightenment (I … Continue reading Glimpses of Light
Considerate Kids
When I was a brand new mom I was terribly concerned about how my child was impacting those around me. Anytime he woke up, he would immediately scream for food as loud as 10 babies and I would do things like abandon my cart at Target and run for the car. I was a nervous wreck … Continue reading Considerate Kids
Golden Threads 