Today in school, we worked on math. David was doing the simple addition problems in his head, and I remarked that I knew a child several years older than he who couldn’t do those problems at all. David remarked that this was terrible, and I responded, “Not really. God didn’t give him the ability to [...]
Filed under: Humility, School Matters
Today I was praying that God would give me wisdom, that I would know what I’m doing wrong in a few situations (because I’m feeling woefully clueless). Then it hit me that I can pray to be a good mom, but if I’m not willing to act on what he’s already told me to do [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized
I’ve been sleeping with all three children in my room. Tom and Martha have been here this month and as they left my Uncle came to do some remodeling for my parents. The playroom is now empty, so perhaps we’ll use the playroom as their bedroom (the idea of carrying Laurel up and down the [...]
Filed under: Bedtime
On Saturday Laurel fell off a tall slide ladder and broke her left arm and leg. They weren’t severe breaks, and she’s not in a lot of pain, but the cast and sling are uncomfortable. We’ve managed to keep her occupied with playdough and other amusements, but she does make a pretty sad sight. Last [...]
Filed under: Emotions
Yesterday, Bethel wanted to know why she had to take a nap. I told her she needed one. End of discussion. Not really. Actually, I explained that Bethel needs naps because sleep is a gift from God that will help her do right. I told her that as she was at that moment, she was [...]
Filed under: Bedtime
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who [...]
Filed under: Obedience
I’ve had a delightful visit with Lee’s brother’s family this week (with the exception of Laurel’s ear infection). My sister-in-law is a pastor’s wife who manages much of the music at her church, keeps her house clean, homeschools her oldest and keeps her children looking great even when they’re playing in dirt. There is much [...]
Filed under: Humility, Introspection
I’m currently in California enjoying a visit with family. The theory is that I’ll have more time to blog while I’m here. For a light and painless post, I’d like to consider all the challenges that I used to think were tackle-once jobs. Instead, I find myself dealing with them in cycles: challenge, meet the [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized
I’ve been pretty hesitant to say that the children are more emotional than normal, but I finally agreed with myself that they are. Some of the emotion is from fatigue. Company is fun but uses a lot of energy. (even family where I can truly be myself and not feel like I have to entertain [...]
Filed under: Introspection
