The spring break/summer vacation season is upon us and it's time to think about a FAMILY VACATION! Or maybe not. For so many families, this is only a time to dream of a family vacation; to stare longingly at an ad for the ultimate Disney World vacation or to sigh and … [Read more...]
When Kids Complain–The Complaining Jar
"But I don't wanna clean my room." "Awww! Do we have to go to the store with you?" "Are we having that for breakfast again?" "I hate doing chores." I heard that sort of thing all the time when my kids were younger -- whining and complaining that seemed bound and determined to make … [Read more...]
Wild Times in God’s Kingdom
(I've had so many people ask how I built the gossamer tree. I've added some detailed instructions at the very end of this post if you're interested...) We survived! Kids' Day 2012 is behind us and now I'm busy trying to catch up on all the housework I've been neglecting for weeks, even … [Read more...]
The Ever-Elusive Mrs. Perfect
There just hasn't been time or energy enough for blogging lately. I hate that, but what's a girl to do? I spent weeks preparing for Christmas and then weeks more recovering from it and blogging has fallen by the wayside. Oh, to have the ability to do it all! What a joy it would be to be … [Read more...]
