• As I was just making dinner, part of the process involved chopping onions. My youngest daughter caught a whiff of the onions and dashed into the kitchen.  “Mama, are your eyes tearing up? Are you okay?” I explained that I was just fine as I continued chopping away. Apparently, my answer wasn’t sufficient. “Mama, I […]

  • Our fun family tradition on Fridays is having a pizza and movie night. Our kids decide on the movie we’ll watch, while my husband and I order the pizza for a relaxing evening together. It has been a great way for us to unwind from the week and share some hearty laughs. The past month […]

  • Is anyone old enough to remember the game Red Rover?  When I was a kid, we didn’t have phones so this was one of our options at recess. In this particular game, there are 2 teams facing each other.  The members of each team hold hands to form a type of human chain. The first […]

  • Do you ever feel as if you pour out your heart and soul into something, only to wonder if it’s even making a difference? That’s how I feel about parenting. I mean, I pray for my children, talk to them daily, do my best to impart life lessons, address issues of the heart, discipline them to […]