I’ve been observing lately how my emotions interfere with my parenting. When my kids disobey, it’s so easy for me to take it personally, and a little edge gets into my voice. I’ve heard that edge mirrored in my kids. I’ve also detected the same whiny tone in my voice that I detest in theirs. [...]
Filed under: Discipleship, Emotions, Introspection
A Child’s Look at the 23rd Psalm by Philip Keller I mentioned awhile back (a very long back) that as we were teaching Isaiah 53:6 to David and Bethel I wanted to get this book to supplement our discussion of sheep. I had this book when I was a child and enjoyed it very much. [...]
Filed under: Book Reviews
Mommy, David not sharing. “Ask David if you can play with it when he’s done.” “Finish chewing your food before you talk.” “Now is not the time to talk about rockets. Now is the time to think about rockets. We’ll talk about them in the morning.” ” Do not fight over the baby. She is [...]
Filed under: Communication and Meaning
She made me mean, David said. I didn’t understand what he meant at first. Bethel had knocked over his tape measure (on purpose or accident, I know not) and David let loose with angry words. If he knew any swear words, he would probably have used them. I’m not sure what I said, but at [...]
Filed under: Getting Along
On Saturday, our family went on a treasure hunt around some old turquoise and gold mines. As we were hiking down from the ridge of a large hill, Lee went over with the girls to explore a big iron grate we saw from the top, while I helped David down. He called out to David [...]
Filed under: Obedience
Amazing how spiritual you can feel after a decent night’s sleep… It wasn’t great, but it was better than previous days this week, plus Lee didn’t go to PT (physical training) at 6:30 so I got an extra hour of sleep. Bedtime went better for the older two last night. Lee parked himself outside the [...]
Filed under: Bedtime, Military Life
Bethel has started saying “__________ will help me feel better.” She’s been doing this when she’s mopey. Trouble is, it’s always food that will make her feel better! I’ve starting noticing her comments because I don’t really want her thinking that food is the answer to all of her problems (although it is an answer [...]
Filed under: Emotions
Update: Lee came back after midnight. So good to have him home. He was sleeping in a bit before spending the morning with us before heading into work after lunch. All was well until his cell phone rang, and, noticing it was from his superior officer, I answered it. Then I realized his boss wasn’t [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized
At this moment our children are tucked in bed and talking quietly. I’ll come in the room in a bit to tell them to go to sleep. I have always felt rather smug (a dangerous emotion) when considering all those children who obviously manipulated their parents into getting another drink, another kiss, another answer to [...]
Filed under: Bedtime
“David, would you like to see what God says about serving others?” “No.” [Mom now tries to figure out the motivation behind his response] “I’m going to read it.” “Mom, I really do not want you to read the Bible out loud.” “Well, I’m going to read it to Laurel [who is almost asleep on [...]
Filed under: Discipleship
