It has been a while since I had a chance to post so I will summarize for everyone. Our neighbor gave us their old "turtle" sandbox since their kids had outgrown it. Colt is going to have tons of fun this summer.Our friend Bridget was in town for Mother's Day weekend and came to visit. … Continue reading Some updates

Last week I posted about the Mother's Day prayers that were provided in our church bulletin and I had hoped that I could share more of these with you but as you know, life kicks in and we get busy so even my posts become more random.BUT, the second prayer on the list was for … Continue reading Joy and Laughter

I recognize that not everyone that reads my blog is a mother, but I thought that I would first honor the mothers and say that God has indeed given each of us both a blessing and responsibility that we will carry throughout our lives. I pray for those that do not have children and have … Continue reading Mother’s Day

Just to move on from these, I am going to post the final lessons. My comments in italics.Lesson 81. Hollow out a melon.2. Make a small hole in the side.3. Suspend it from the ceiling and swing it from side to side.4. Now get a bowl of soggy Cheerios and attempt to spoon them into … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #8, 9, 10, 11

Lesson 7Go to the local grocery store. Take with you the closest thing you can find to a pre-school child. (A full-grown goat is an excellent choice). If you intend to have more than one child, then definitely take more than one goat.1. Buy your week's groceries without letting the goats out of your sight.2. … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #7

Lesson 6Forget the BMW and buy a mini-van. And don't think that you can leave it out in the driveway spotless and shining. Family cars don't look like that.1. Buy a chocolate ice cream cone and put it in the glove compartment. Leave it there.2. Get a dime. Stick it in the CD player.3. Take … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #6

Lesson 5 Dressing small children is not as easy as it seems. 1. Buy an octopus and a small bag made out of loose mesh.2. Attempt to put the octopus into the bag so that none of the arms hangout. Time allowed for this - all morning.This one just cracks me up. Colt is learning … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #5

Lesson 4Can you stand the mess children make? To find out...1. Smear peanut butter onto the sofa and jam onto the curtains.2. Hide a piece of raw chicken behind the stereo and leave it there all summer.3. Stick your fingers in the flower bed.4. Then rub them on the clean walls.5. Take your favorite book, … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #4

I haven't had a chance to post the remaining Parenting Lessons, but I will continue later on.Last week we had an unexpected interruption in our lives. For the third time, we were left with a deep sadness and shock as once again we lost a child. It is hard to write this now, but I … Continue reading Interruption

Lesson 3A really good way to discover how the nights might feel...1. Get home from work and immediately begin walking around the living room from 5PM-10PM carrying a wet bag weighing approximately 8-12 pounds, with a radio turned to static (or some other obnoxious sound) playing loudly.2. Eat cold food with one hand for dinner3. … Continue reading Parenting Lesson #3