EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
My five-year-old is fascinated by The Little Engine that Could. He leans his curly head against my arm while I read from the exhausted halt of the story’s toy-and-food-laden train — bound for the good little boys and girls on the other side of the mountain — to where the victorious little blue engine pulls the loaded [...]
Memorial Day is often thought to be the “beginning of summer,” especially here in the south. But today is about much more than barbecues and parties. It is a day to remember the sacrifice of many so that we may live in freedom. Therefore, today we stop to remember and honor all of the men and [...]
Yesterday I was at a friend’s house chatting while our kids played upstairs. As usual, after only a few minutes, rumblings of discontent reverberated down the stairs. I was tired, so I let my frustration with my daughter’s attitude show. Our children were far out of earshot when I voiced my irritation to my friend, but [...]
Easter is such a powerful and holy season that is quickly being overshadowed by an overgrown rabbit, and the real meaning is lost on over-sugared children. Many adults are even unsure as to why we celebrate Easter and why it is even more important than Christmas. Discover (or rediscover) the beauty of this pivotal event in the [...]
One of my favorite times of day is story time. (To be fair, it is right before nap time, so maybe that’s a factor.) Everyone, even my three wiggly boys, settles down. After I’ve read to the youngest and laid him down, the three oldest wedge themselves beneath my arms or on my lap. We [...]
“My kids are driving me crazy,” a young mother with toddlers said to me. “My discipline methods don’t seem to work. My children are so strong willed. I am frustrated. They are frustrated. Some days I don’t even like my children!” Honest emotions from a very normal mother! We’ve all felt this way at many [...]
Our family is a diverse group, a pleasant mixture of races and cultures! It makes for a deep appreciation for each other and for God. Our interactions cause us to respect our differences. We all have a growing group of friends who cross the racial and cultural lines. We don’t all have the same skin [...]
Are you a homeschooler (or someone interested in homeschooling) in the Memphis area? Come see MomLife Today contributors Tricia Goyer, Heather Hawkins, Julia DesCarpentrie, and Tracey Eyster on March 3–5, 2011, at the Memphis Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn. We are excited about the next Mid South Homeschool Convention! Look forward to: Huge Exhibit Hall [...]
The Importance of Building Character — From a Mom who has been There. Part Two: Integrity — The American Idol of Character As I write this blog post, I am on an airplane flying to Florida to celebrate my mom’s 80th birthday. I’m pretty sure if I stood up and asked the 14 people in the [...]
It was time for “The Talk.” Our six-year-old son was coming up with some astute observations. Like folding clothes for the pregnancy center: “You’re joking, Mom! Girls can’t have babies if they don’t have husbands!” Hmm. Well … And he was certainly noticing some things that I think I’ll avoid putting on the ol’ blog. [...]
