Running Late
It seems like the older I get (and the more kids I have), the less I’m on time for anything. When I was in college, I could set my alarm for 20 minutes before class started, and make it there…
The six stages of cleaning the kids' rooms
Every now and then I flip through those Pottery Barn Kids catalogues, or look through Pinterest at pictures of beautifully organized playrooms, and think – we could do this, we can make the children’s rooms look nice like this. Then…
What I’ve Learned From My Sensitive Child
My middle daughter, Sydney, has always been my “sensitive” child. I’m ashamed to admit that over the years I’ve used that word with various parts of bafflement, head shaking and frustration. Those that know her father and I would probably…
Adult Voice
Layla: Gwen hit me and called me names. She wouldn’t stop, even when I used my adult voice. Me: What’s an adult voice? Layla: You know, it’s like this – GWEN! THAT’S INAPPROPRIATE! Me: Ummm….. Layla: Then I stopped using…
The magic of Band-Aids and the true healer
Gwendolyn: I can’t clean my room. Me: Why not? Gwendolyn: I’m sick. Me: How are you sick? You were fine earlier. Gwendolyn: (limping) I hit my toe. Me: Here’s a Band-Aid….does that feel better? Gwendolyn: Yes! Me: Awesome, get back…
This is why I'm just a little crazy
Sometimes Aaron calls me in the middle of the day, and after I answer the phone he immediately says, “Uh oh, what’s happened?” This. Just this. Me: Do y’all want me to make one of those frozen pizzas we bought…
Family Meals
In this busy world of smart phones, Netflix, work meetings, extra curricular activities, church meetings, etc., Aaron and I have made it a priority to have a family meal every day. We turn off the t.v., put down the electronics…
Daddy
Me: What do you love most about Daddy? Layla: He protects us. Gwen: He gives me shrimp! Sydney: He’s silly like me. Me: What’s some of the best advice he’s ever given you? Layla: Stay away from poisonous snakes. Gwen:…
Messing Up
My sister called me last night in a mild panic. Apparently there was a miscommunication with their summer babysitter, and she’s not back in town until tomorrow, so my sister needed someone to watch her two kids today. I said…
Investing in Significance
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