Night terrors

Looking at our children having so much fun, most people see "happy, go lucky" kids.  But there are times when not all is perfect, especially at night.For parents, the worst thing is not being able to console your child or to fix whatever is wrong.  Along comes something that you are unfamiliar with and according to … Continue reading Night terrors

Resurrection Sunday Celebration at our house

This past Sunday was, for Christians, the most important of all the days in the year.  From the beginning, there was sin in our world and the only way to "pay" for that sin was to sacrifice an animal, usually a lamb, which would take on the sin and be sacrificed so that we could … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday Celebration at our house

What is your definition of quality time?

As kids grow up, spending time together becomes a challenge each and every day. Wake them up, get dressed, eat and then rush out the door to get them to school on time. Pick them up, come home and have a snack, let them watch TV and play while you cook dinner, clean up, bath … Continue reading What is your definition of quality time?

God has a sense of humor

Last week was a rough one for our family. Last Friday, when we went in to get my daughter out of her crib, we found out that she had spit up everywhere. Later in the day, she again threw up all over the kitchen floor. I thought it was because Joe had fed her too … Continue reading God has a sense of humor

Starting again…

I'm sitting here watching the Cowboys fight it out on Sunday Night Football with the Eagles. I guess this is as good a time as any to start writing again on my blog.I can't believe it has almost been a year since I last blogged. I thought I wouldn't have time to keep it up … Continue reading Starting again…

Busy is good, yes?

I say this every time, but "where does the time go?" I look up and I notice that I haven't written on my blog in ages. Then I remember why.- Colt (name for my son on this blog) and I sat at the table to color and draw pictures- Rosebud (name for my daughter on … Continue reading Busy is good, yes?

Honoring single parents

I have always had a healthy respect for single parents, but at times my mind is jolted with the thought of how challenging it must be at times for those that for one reason or another have to raise children by themselves.Today (Sunday) I took both kids to church by myself because Joe had to … Continue reading Honoring single parents

Now I lay me down to sleep

With the addition of a new baby, we rearranged our rooms in our house to give both Colt and Rosebud (names for my kids on this blog) a room of their own while still maintaining a guest room and office. We had to combine the guest room and office which meant selling old office furniture … Continue reading Now I lay me down to sleep

Big Boy

So our little Colt is no longer my little baby boy. Each day brings new adventures and milestones that confirm he is growing up.First, there was potty training which began in June and fortunately took only a few days before he would pee in the toilet and about 2 weeks before he would poop in … Continue reading Big Boy