We've gone on a bunch of trips in the last few years. Some just for the day, some for longer. We've also done it in a whole lot of ways- planes, trains and automobiles! Here are some of our tips for keeping it memorable and fun (and educational, because when you homeschool it just becomes … Continue reading Travelling With Kids
What I Will Teach My Girls About Meanies
It's only happened a few times, but I know it will happen more. These girls will cry. They will be hurt. This is what I want them to know, at any age: Remember Who You Are You are a daughter of the Most High. Before you were formed in my womb, your identity was … Continue reading What I Will Teach My Girls About Meanies
Empowering Girls- Starting at Home
We recently got back from a long road trip. Seriously long. Over-three-thousand-kilometers-each-way long. Although normally we are really careful (read: shelter) our children when it comes to mature music, TV and movies, we tried to relax a little bit. Especially when driving in the middle of the night or early in the morning and we … Continue reading Empowering Girls- Starting at Home
Hospitality and Children
In the day and age of cell phones, busy schedules and so much on-the-go, old fashioned visiting and having company over has really fallen by the wayside. It wasn't that long ago that days "out" consisted of spending afternoons at the neighbors' or visiting on porches in the summer: now everyone is cocooned in their … Continue reading Hospitality and Children
Chores!
One topic that comes up on many Facebook groups I am a part of is chores. Who should do them? How many? What if they . . . .don't want to? This has been a huge part of our family for two years now, and while we have had some bumps and issues, it … Continue reading Chores!
Why we let the yellow bus go right on by. . .
As I write this, it's 8:17 am, and the kids are still sleeping. We have had a super busy few days: bedtimes have been pushed back, they've been playing outside, Daddy was home for his days off, and there is just a physical need for more rest. I have enjoyed a lazy coffee this morning, … Continue reading Why we let the yellow bus go right on by. . .
Elijah- God is Jehovah
Every pregnancy is exciting; all new life is to be celebrated. But our Elijah James, well, I’m just so darn excited. His labour sucked. Sorry if that sounds crude, but it was super intense and pretty fast and I was so afraid and just couldn’t get my head in the game. But while the contractions left … Continue reading Elijah- God is Jehovah
Date Night #2
A couple years ago, I told about Date Night, and how it really added some fun to our marriage, and our home. I heard a LOT of feedback, and it sounds like a bunch of people started adding it in their homes also. Well, now it's bigger than ever (actually, since my handsome hubby's new job, … Continue reading Date Night #2
Finding Rest
It is very hard for an introverted bookworm to converse all day with four little kids. Add on church activities, soccer, extended family, volunteering, and great friends, and eventually you start to feel like nothing's left. A couple months ago, things got hard. Nothing in particular: just kitchen reno's, twice a week swimming lessons, homeschooling, a … Continue reading Finding Rest
Venturing Out With Children- A How-To Guide
The first time I left the home, alone, when our third child was born was terrific- because it was horridly awful, and set the bar low for what a good experience would be. My beautiful mother in law, who had been SO helpful, boarded a jet plane and left me in the city, two hours … Continue reading Venturing Out With Children- A How-To Guide
A Garland of Grace 