Sleepovers were fond memories when my kids were in elementary school. Typically a best buddy would show up, they’d play some games, watch a movie, and camp out on the family room floor. Harmless for the most part. By junior high and high school, that phase of life seemed to be a thing of the […]
Saying ‘No’ to our kids is part of parenting–for most of us, it comes with the job description on a daily basis. ‘No’, I’m not buying you a cell phone. You are only 11! ‘No’, I’m not taking you to your friend’s house right now. You haven’t finished your homework. ‘No’, you can’t go to […]
Snuggling with my husband on the couch last night, we were looking forward to an evening without the kids. It had been virtually months since we had watched a good movie and Mom’s Night Out (2014) had been recommended by several friends. Being several years removed from the exhaustion of small kids under foot and the […]
Rhonda caught herself doing it again. Frustrated, yet ready for the respite of a quiet house until her 14 year old returned from school, Rhonda began counting her blessings as she began to pick up the trail of clutter. Ashlee is doing well in school. Thank you, Lord! Ashlee has a great group of […]
Standing in the laundry room after a few days out of town, Anita was amazed at the piles of laundry that still needed washed, dried, folded, and put away. “This will take me hours!” she voiced to no one who could hear. Having just moved the second load into the washer, she was wistfully looking […]