On the way to San Antonio we stopped at a Mardel Christian Bookstore. It is my husband’s favorite place to shop, and before every trip he looks up all the Mardels on the way! This one happened to be right off the highway. We let the kids play in the children’s area while Jason and… [continue reading]
Dolphin Tale Movie
Our family got to go to a screening of the Dolphin Tale movie. I had never seen a movie before it was released in theaters! The kids were ecstatic to again be able to see a movie in a real theater, but I think I was more excited than they were! It was such an… [continue reading]
THSC Homeschool Conference 2011
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 17 Start at the beginning. Well, we didn’t get much sleep the night before, but as always, the kids woke up early. Jason felt surprisingly well, considering what he had gone through the day and night before, and though I didn’t get much sleep either, we all got up… [continue reading]
Children and Bad Language
At the supper table the kids were telling us about the movies that Aunt Miriam let them watch while Jason and I were gone. They liked one series in particular, and one of my daughters told me, “It didn’t have any bad words or anything.” Curious as to what they considered “bad words,” I asked,… [continue reading]
My Little Brother
My daughter Faith, age nine, is guest posting for me today! Little Jason is my silly brother. I love him. One day after nap time Little Jason woke up in a bad mood. Mom put him in Joy’s room, but he cried when Mom left the room. So I went in Joy’s room and he… [continue reading]
Funny Kids Quotes #17
I’ve been talking to Jason Jr. about the baby. Last night he was more curious than usual. I told him the baby was growing in my belly and wouldn’t come out for a long time. He wanted to keep talking about it, but I told him to go bed. This morning I went into his… [continue reading]
Thank Heaven for Little Boys
He offered to sweep up the bug for me. So proud to finally get that bug on the dust pan. “See Mom?” I’m linked to Making Your Home Sing Mondays and Simple Pleasures. Join us for Gratituesday at Heavenly Homemakers!
Toddlers, Cribs, and Scary Noises
The day finally came. The one I was dreading. Jason Jr. who is two-and-a-half climbed out of his crib. The crib that makes mommies’ lives so much easier. The crib that keeps a child confined and bored long enough to fall asleep. The crib that insures a child is safely contained so that moms can… [continue reading]
Boys and Bugs
Little Jason came running to me with arm extended. He was very excited. “A bug, Mom, a bug!” Sure enough, there was a suspicious looking black object between two fingers. I cannot be blamed for what I did. So what that I grew up in the country, I still don’t like bugs ON me. I… [continue reading]
Why God Made Mamas
Tuesday Jason, Jr. woke me up at six a.m. He had thrown up in his bed. I cleaned him up and sat him on the kitchen floor while I found something to eat for breakfast. He seemed to be content there, and I figured that if he threw up again at least it would be… [continue reading]