Geez is anyone still interested in this blog? It’s not like I have been. Facebook is easier. But for some things, I need more space. I just related on Facebook that my oldest daughter Maddie, made 2 Christmas lists tonight. One “For Maddie” the other “For Poor People”, as they were titled. She thought we [...]
Archive for the ‘parenting’ Category
26 Aug
Morning by morning new mercies I see
Bedtime prayers can be a fun time or a nervous time for our family–depending on our family’s behavior that day. I think the kids think its some sort of time of reckoning where we have to confess how horrible we’ve all been that day then feel awful and try to get to sleep. Well, part [...]
26 Mar
The whole truth or just enough?
JD has developed a passion for battles between good guys and bad guys. This includes light sabers, blasters, nerf guns and hand guns made out of legos. The other night he came out of his room (night 2 in his very own room) and told me he was scared of the noise he just heard. [...]
29 Jan
Certain Leaders…2
I determined yesterday’s Certain Leaders post was a little wordy so I cut it in two. Here’s the second half of my application of the message… Now, about Creativity. Creativity is not all about making crafts or coming up with fun things to do. Its about thinking differently. I need to constantly look for new ideas [...]
28 Jan
Certain Leaders Embrace…
I’ve been meaning to write this all last week but knew it would take thought and time, neither of which I have had. But now that kids are sick and watching tv all day, perhaps I can spare a moment. Scott Hodge gave an amazing talk two weekends ago (Jan 17) during our (The Orchard) [...]
23 Jan
The Power of 6
Maddie(7) and JDs(6) school is having a Doughnuts with Dad breakfast next week 6:30-8 am. I told Maddie that Dad has to be at work by 7:30 so he probably wouldn’t be able to come. She understood. I told JD but he didn’t understand. He approached Doug and it went like this: JD: Dad, you [...]
13 Nov
My new favorite innovators
The Imagination Movers!! If you and your kids spend any time watching Playhouse Disney on the Disney Channel, you’ll have heard of the new show about solving problems creatively with four guys called the Imagination Movers. Prior to having their own show, Playhouse Disney would air a video or two from this musical group in between [...]
21 Sep
Am I Just Weird?
JD went to an awesome birthday party today. Fun stuff to do including a traveling reptile show–real reptiles, not a guy in a costume! Relaxed mom throwing the party, boys running around in a pack consuming too much sugar, snacks and pop. Lots of fun. Now the invitation said “drop off or stay”. Since this [...]
17 Jul
Just Say Yes
Having a great week with family visiting for a few days. We get to see our niece from Texas only once a year and we’re thrilled she’s here. Oh and her dad and grandpa too. We made a couple outing plans for the family and hung out at the county fair the other day. Probably [...]
9 Jul
What happens at home, stays…?
Orchard Kids’(children’s ministry) teacher: “So, did anyone get to see some fireworks on Friday?” My daughter(shouting out): “Yes but the police came and made us stop!” And yes, that would be the daughter of the children’s worship leader for the weekend. BTW, it was our neighbor’s party, not ours.
