My goal by the time he turns 18: that he will have a working knowledge of what clothes pair with what and will consistently apply this knowledge on a regular basis…
Boy-Style Giving ~ a la Legolas vs. Gimli
The boys are loving to rip open their ‘mission’ for the day each morning as we discover new ways to give, serve and love those around us this month. Today’s mission was to SMILE… At everyone! We discussed how a simple hello and a big smile can be such a precious gift to someone. For […]
Our Advent Countdown: Learning How to Give, Serve, Love
Yesterday was the start of our advent celebrations… We delved into our Truth in the Tinsel advent devotional. As we talked about how Jesus was the LIGHT who came and shone into a world drowning in darkness, we also read (Matt 5:14-16) and sang about how when God has rescued us, cleaned our hearts, he has […]
Cradle Rocking to Cooking…
Soooo, I’m pretty fixated on this whole idea of ‘cradle rocking’ right now. As a visionary, it is so important for me to have regular reminders of what my mission is as a parent. I’ve been mulling over what I want the culture of our home to look like. Some things are no-brainers: I want […]
Observing Mother-Culture
Oh this picture makes my heart warm. Last week sweet Greta and I hopped on a plane and went back to Michigan to visit my sister and her children. We have talked extensively about the need to care for each other and our friends during the postpartum period. It means so much to be supported […]
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle…
I’m sure you all are familiar with the phrase, “The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world.” As mothers, we are creators of culture. We have the awesome privilege and responsibility to train up the next generation. We are not merely cooking, cleaning or simply keeping our children clothed and alive {although some days that seems […]