So I told you with excitement about our newly refinished table and bench! I had such idealistic dreams of bantering, playful boys scrunched close together on this bench eating baked goodies and lavishing praise on their hard-working mama… :sigh: Then reality hit. At this point in time, the boys cannot seem to get along on […]
Color Blending
Oh the joys of playdough… Keegan is especially entranced with the stuff right now! He loves exploring what happens when you mix colors! I have a love-hate relationship with playdough. I love how it captivates their attention, I hate how it clings to my carpet. Despite this, making more playdough is on the docket for […]
Humming Boys
We’re obsessed with hummingbirds! What started simply with Keegan picking a library book about hummingbirds has snowballed. They now want to pretend that they are baby hummingbirds when getting their morning vitamins and Xander regularly tries to fly as fast as a hummingbird for Dad! I love seeing what things interest them! Indulging obsessions like […]
New Territory
Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy. Because of this (despite having no brothers), I felt VERY well prepared for marriage and hoped I’d be blessed with some little boys! I caught snakes, bugs, gutted fish, played sports, enjoyed getting dirty, blah, blah, blah. Oh and I can out eat many boys, so […]
What a Gift!
As a gift to me, my wonderful hubby released me early this morning to a mini-retreat! I woke up and made my way to the Riparian Park and arrived in time watch the sun make its debut for the day. I definitely needed the time away. I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. Every […]
New Mercies
Thankful, so very thankful that: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is his faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23) As I stumble along, God is so gracious to remind me that even when I feel completely empty, his mercies never end. Tomorrow is […]