For many children this is a season of Santa, gifts, and more gifts. My children are no different. Years ago, while watching a commercial, they told me that they wanted something and I replied “Tell Santa.” They thought that meant to shout out into the room “I WANT THAT SANTA!” Even now they believe if… Read More
We are typically that family that cherishes our quiet Friday night. There is no need to rush around. We have a glass of wine, rent a movie the whole family wants to see, or during the past fall, take advantage of all the fun activities the community and school has to offer. Our oldest started… Read More
I am a firm believer the Lord answers prayers on his own time. He also allows a teaching moment with each prayer answered. I had always wanted a little girl and not just any little girl but one who had the talents I did not possess. I wanted a little girl who was smart with… Read More
I remember being a kid, in my footie pj’s, super excited to watch Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. It was my favorite part of fall as it was the official start of the holiday season. As the years went on, the tradition stayed alive. In college, my mom would call me to remind me… Read More
When we moved back to PA, from Raleigh, not only were we leaving family and dear friends we made there, we were leaving my house. You know what I am talking about, especially if you are a mom. I remember the first day we walked into that house; I stood at the kitchen sink, looking past the… Read More
We spent the weekend cleaning house. When I say cleaning house, I don’t mean washing floors or changing sheets. I mean emptying closets, drawers and toy areas. Challenging ourselves with each item, do I use this, do I need this, do I have too much. It is funny, I am the one who always wants… Read More
Recently my oldest daughter, Delaney, put together some picture pages of stickers for some friends and her sister, Deanna. She was so excited, and frankly, so was I. She is not the selfless one of the bunch. When Delaney gave the picture she made to Deanna, Deanna rejected it, saying, “No thank you, I am… Read More
I have two little girls. As you can imagine, we are always watching shows on Disney or Nick. Some of the cartoons have the greatest music that even us, adults, should be listening to and absorbing the lesson. Bubble Guppies is a great little show with lessons for kids on sharing and showing love as… Read More