foundations of joy
One of my greatest joys in life is being a mom. God has blessed me with four wonderful children. Each unique in their own way. Created and designed by the hand of God for a purpose. As a mom my job is to help guide and direct each of them towards that purpose.
what do you think?
Has your child ever stumped you with a question? You know the kind… "Daddy, where do babies come from?" or "Why do grownups say bad words?" …..
do I need a swimsuit for this?
I once made the statement that "parenting is more like lifeguarding." And when I think about it, I really do believe that is true. We get these little people in our lives and our focus then becomes keeping them healthy, happy, and safe. It starts at birth.
living today while planning for the future
I want a happy adult relationship with my child where they desire my company and I desire theirs….
to say no or not to say no!
You may have been told that telling your child “no” will defeat them, deflate them, or lower their self-esteem. You may be like me where you are curious if there is anything wrong with letting your kids do things other parents have rules about. Is bedtime really all that important? Is it alright to let them have sugar or drink soda? Should you let them have unlimited screen time? Do they really have to clean their toys up or make their bed? Who is really going to hurt anyway?….
labeling every drawer
My kids were scheduled every moment of the day, my house was spotless at every moment, and absolutely everything was in order; nothing was left undone. I had one of those really great label makers, and every item in our home had a place to be stored, and it was labeled. We were homeschooling, and we were in control of every moment of our lives.